Journal 4

From Toy to Tool
By Liz Kolb

The article helped the reader realize that instead of fighting students with their use of technology (cell phones), teachers should embrace it and transform it form a toy to a tool like the title says. The idea of using audioblogger is a great one. Kolb does a great job in weighing the pros and cons but the reader can tell that she feels this is an excellent way to incorporate the cell phone in the classroom. Some school systems have tried their best to prohibit cell phones from their schools, but as Kolb points out, cell phones are just apart of the culture and it is a way that students communicate. In stead of always fighting and future and refusing to change, teachers need to learn to roll with the punches and connect with the students.

Would you use audioblogging in your classroom? Why?
I would use audioblogging because as teachers we need to evolve with our students and continue to find new ways to keep education interesting.

How do you feel about cell phones in your class?
I like attention and having people listen to me, so I would not like to have cell phones in my class. However, after reading the article I can see the use of them.