Smartphone+Analysis

Description:
 * portable and personal communication device (Communicators a la Star Trek)

Best Practices:
 * Constant connectivity to internet, networks and people
 * Getting on the spot, up to date information
 * Checking work emails
 * Monitoring student grades / performances with Apps
 * Control device for whiteboard and comuters
 * Ordering food

Examples:
 * Keynote presentations
 * Powerpoint
 * Music / Movies

How would you use it?
 * Grade book app
 * Emails
 * Remote control device for my computer / whiteboard

Challenges:
 * Dropped connections
 * School wifi blocks sites available over 3g/4g
 * May be personally $$$ due to data plans
 * Unsupported by schools (for teachers)
 * Always reachable / people expect immediate response
 * Student distractions : texting, gaming, cheating, etc

Reflection
 * Smartphones are becoming a fully integrated part of digital life and are, in fact, becoming the true digital hub of life.

Resources: >
 * My Own experiences
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