One important technological resource dominating our students lives are cell phones. This upcoming year we will continue our endeavor to help students expand their personal learning network through the use of Smart Phones and other portable devices. Smart Phones are increasingly more popular and allow students to access many applications which are viable for communication, but also for learning. These applications range from basic calculator and internet functioning to learning foreign languages and identifying astronomical entities.
Utilizing technology to its fullest will change the implications on how, when and where we are able to engage students. Studies show that students using Smart Phones and other mobile technology have unlimited access to class content bridging the academic divide and improving end of course scores in core subjects. 24/7 access to people and information will also give students the experience with technology they will likely be using when they are in college and entering the job market.
SASIC was the first Education entity ever to approach SCVNGR® to build-out a customized scavenger hunt-including trip to the museum, city landmarks, micro-biospheres, and many other educational adventures. Students were organized into teams and gathered points based off the selections they were to find in the Downtown San Antonio region.
Look for more SCVNGR® lessons in the 2011-2012 school year.
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