Nothing like a little physical movement to revitalize your students and get them excited about a classroom project. This middle school educator uses handheld devices to get his students moving.

Welcome to another episode of SimpleK12's 2 Minute EdTech Talk, where educators integrate technology - in just two minutes! The goal? To share, to collaborate, and most of all – to help and encourage teachers to try new forms of technology in their own classrooms.

Last time, Dave Dodgson explained how to use online graphic organizers.

This episode of 2 Minute EdTech Talk is with Mike Alfred, a middle school teacher in Washington. 

Watch below to learn how he uses cellphones in his classroom.

Thank you, Mike!

If you're interested in learning more about how Mike does this, I recommend looking at his blog, specifically these posts:

• Help!! 32 Handhelds and Two Months to Show Relevance in Education!
• Augmented Reality Lesson Plan “History Detectives”
• Augmented Reality Experiment Post 2: “Introducing the Smart Phones”
• Augmented Reality Post Four: My “Manifest Destiny” Game
• Augmented Reality Post Five: Review of “Manifest Destiny” Game

How would you use cellphones in your classroom?

-Kimberly

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