Share Paper: Student Mobile Technologies: Implications for Classroom Management Policies and Procedures

  1. Norman Garrett, Eastern Illinois University, United States
Thursday, July 1 11:15 AM-12:15 PM Pier 9

Abstract: Students are coming to classrooms armed with many of the latest mobile devices, including notebook computers, smart phones, and recording pens like the Livescribe. These devices allow students to photograph, record (both audio and video), transmit, receive, and retrieve information during class sessions. Many faculty are not prepared for the introduction of these devices into the classroom, are not sure of their capabilities and potential, and do not know how to deal with them from a classroom management and policy viewpoint. Both institutional and instructor-based policies are needed regarding the use of personal technologies in the classroom, with the goal ...