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misterlamb - First tool: Goog-411

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misterlamb - Can also text Google: Text to 466453 ("google" when typed on the number pad) for some quick google info

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misterlamb - Can get weather, local info, glossary, etc.

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misterlamb - http://www.google.com/mobile/default/sms.html

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misterlamb - "It's kind of scary that kids can access this information during a test"

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misterlamb - If our students are finding this info during tests, why are we testing them on it? It is important that they can find the info and do something with it, or just memorize it?

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misterlamb - You can use google SMS as a calculator, as well

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misterlamb - Tammy's site: http://www.tammyworcester.com/Tips/Tammys_Technology_Tips_for_Teachers.html

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misterlamb - Great tool: Find an address on Google Maps, send it as an SMS to your phone

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misterlamb - Now creating a blog: http://twcell.blogspot.com to work on setting up a blog to send info to from phone

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misterlamb - Tammy is creating this blog right now

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misterlamb - Tammy is doing a Google Tools session on Wednesday

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misterlamb - Now setting up an email address: tammyw1.twcell@blogger.com for posting directly to the blog

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[Comment From Guest]
I teach high school...I would not trust even the best kids to remain on task if a cell phone is in his/her hands. no matter how good a kid, they will be texting their friend down the hall

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[Comment From patdico]
thanks for the link Jimbo

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misterlamb - I have used cell phones in my classroom, and find that the kids are more willing to stay on task by being allowed to use these devices in a structured environment

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[Comment From erika]
@guest - how many of those students have their cellphone in hand hidden in their lap/desk/pocket and are texting while seeming to be paying attention?

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[Comment From patdico]
I agree Jimbo, kids are more excited to use the technology they already have .

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misterlamb - Students will use them whether we allow them to or not. Why not allow proper use while also teaching proper use?

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[Comment From patdico]
There doing it (using cell phones) anyway. It our job to teach them proper use.

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