25 uses for smartphones in school.

After years of grappling between teachers and

students on use of smartphones in school,

new educational swings actually encourage

the use of these devices

1. Browse the Internet / Check facts

Probably the most common use of all.

Both students and teachers can now

browse the internet and find facts within

seconds. This can be very useful when

explaining and debating topics.

2. Take photos

Mobile phones can be used as cameras

to illustrate work and presentations.

3. Make videos

Videos can be used to record experiments and later include them in projects.

4. Carry out tests

This is probably one of the most interesting

and revolutionary uses of the mobile phone

in the classroom. Students can take

quizzes and tests on their mobile phone

that were created earlier by their teacher.

This way, teachers gain valuable real-time

insight into the knowledge of their students

and the effectiveness of their teaching.

5. Read the news

Teachers often include news articles as

part of their teaching methods (e.g. in

Economics). With an endless amount of

news gathering mobile applications, you

can bring news and current affairs into

the classroom in an instant.

6. Dictionary

There are a multitude of dictionary applications that allow you to check the meaning of a word instantly.

7. Language Translation

Again, this can help with meaning and

explanation of a foreign word just like the

dictionary application.

8. CalendarNo more forgetfulness or confusion about exam dates or

submission deadlines. Now you have applications that allow you to view, update and synchronize calendars.

9. Write down ideasInspiration doesn’t always come when we want it to. For

that reason, try using your mobile device. Smartphones allow us to take down notes any time, any place.

10. Listen to music

We have spoken before at length about how

music helps us to study. Additionally, you do

not need to store your songs if you use

services such as Spotify or Soundcloud.

11. Images

As you well know, a picture is worth a thousand words.

12. Test Prep & Review

Smartphones allow you to access resources and material quickly before an exam.

13. Stopwatch/timer:Classes, exercises and presentations often come with

time limits. Practice your time management by using your mobile phone’s stopwatch.

14. Read eBooks

When learning, applying for a job position or going to University, reading PDFs and manuals can be

mandatory. For this reason, applications like Kindle allow us to read books and manuals from anywhere.

15. Voice Recorder

Mobile phones provide students with the ability to record explanations. These recordings can be referred to later on and can save a great deal of time instead of writing. In these cases,

always remember to get permission from the teacher first.

16. Discover related subject material

17. Document scanner

Although it does not offer the same quality as a traditional scanner, the camera of a mobile phone can serve as a scanner. Some

teachers even support the delivery of class work through photos (for example, Math exercises).

18. CalculatorThere are numerous applications that enable you to perform all the

operations of a scientific calculator. This helps reduce the amount of items students must carry in their bags.

19. Publish in the class blogClass blogs are an increasingly common exercise these days

and help develop writing skills. Thanks to your mobile phone, you can write and post articles at any time.

20. Make presentations

Instead of having to carry around external hard drives and USB sticks, store the material in your mobile phone and

connect it directly to the projector.

21. Store Formulae

Smartphones allows us to store mathematical and scientific formulas close to hand. There are applications that already contain hundreds

of commonly used formulae, all you have to do is look for them.

22. Control noise in the classroom

Your mobile phone can serve as a decibel meter and tell you when the noise level gets too high. Reward the students by

keeping the noise at an agreed level.

23. Study Vocabulary

In foreign language classes, vocabulary is crucial. Quite often students don’t pay enough attention and can get left behind. Flashcards are one of the resources that provide better results when viewing from mobile phones and are

super easy to digest.

24. Control Attendance

There are many applications that can help keep track of the

attendance of students direct from our mobile phone.

25. Share Notes

Many teachers tend to distribute material at the beginning or at the end of the class. Instead photocopying large amounts of paper and handing them out, your mobile phone allows you to easily

perform this function.

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