Ben Harwood, Seaholm High School Publications Adviser 248.203.3803 @Seaholm_Harwood bh08bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us 2436 W.

Lincoln, Birmingham MI 48009

Cell Phone Educational Tools

Socrative Teacher
WEB SITE: http://m.socrative.com/lecturer/#register (or Google Socrative Teacher) COST: Free APPS: iPod, iPad and Android USER LIMITATIONS: Not compatible with non-touch screen BlackBerry phones. SET-UP TIME: 3-7 minutes ACITIVITY TIME: 3-5 minutes PURPOSE: A. Instant feedback, allowing teacher to tailor lessons B. Fosters collaboration among/between students C. Provides instant feedback to students D. Easier to set up than Activ-Engage. TIPS: A. Encourage students to work together this eliminates students from feeling left out if they dont have the same technology. B. Do not make this a graded activity. Use it only for feedback. C. Take advantage of the spreadsheets. D. Use this as a bell-ringer or exit-ticket exercise.

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Poll Everywhere
WEB SITE: www.polleverywhere.com COST: Free (with educators edition) USER LIMITATIONS: limited to 30-35 responses, unless you purchase other editions SET-UP TIME: 3-7 minutes ACITIVITY TIME: 3-5 minutes PURPOSE: A. Replaces the raise your hand if you think with a digital response. B. Answers are anonymous. C. Allows teacher and students to see answers in real time. D. Provide feedback for both multiple choice and free response questions. TIPS: A. Do not make this a graded activity. B. Start first with multiple choice questions. C. Some classes may not be mature enough to handle free-response right away there is no signature on responses, nor is there a content filter. D. Make sure your polls are ready to go, before you start class.

Todays meet
WEB SITE: www.todaysmeet.com COST: Free USER LIMITATIONS: rooms last only as long as you set them up to last SET-UP TIME: less than one minute ACITIVITY TIME: various PURPOSE: A. Create a unique, back-channel discussion board on the web. B. Discussion is in real-time C. Works best when combined with other activity (brainstorming, film session, review session) TIPS: A. Do not make this a graded activity.

B. Rooms are unique, but not private. It is impossible to block students. Make sure your room
name is unique.