...Should Students be allowed to Use Mobile Devices in School? Stacy Scott COMM/215 January 10, 2014 Linda Camp Should Students be allowed to Use Mobile Devices in School? Mobile devices have brought a whole new outlook on the world as we know it today. It can be used for entertainment such as games, movies and music; networking such as social media; communicating such as texting, face-time and Skype; organization such as Outlook; and much, much more. Mobile devices have allowed anyone who uses it to access almost anything they want or need like a pocket-size computer. Schools have already started to incorporate mobile devices in the classroom. This then raises my point that students should be allowed to use mobile devices in school. The first and most important reason I believe in this is a lot of students have expected or unexpected after school activities. For those students who have required after school activities, this activity may run later than usual, and they may want to let their parents know they are going to be late and why. For those students who have unexpected after school activities such as some extra tutoring, they may want to let their parents know where they are and when they can expect them home or when they can be picked up. This gives the students the opportunity to text, e-mail, or leave a voicemail message to their parents in order to alert them of these types of changes. It also frees the parents from worry and maybe even rushing as well as giving...
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...BYOD (Bring You Own Device) YT Strayer University Abstract BYOD (Bring You Own Device) promises many benefits such as greater innovation, better work-life balance and improved productivity, but it also increases pressure on IT to manage and secure devices and data. How to do BYOD successfully is a challenge. This paper discusses some of the pros and the cons of BYOD as well as an example of an organization that uses it. Bring Your Own Device BYOD is famous because it brings freedom, to employees and to employers. It means that workers can bring their own computers, tablet PCs, smartphones and other productivity and communication devices in their places of work for professional activities. While it is much appreciated by most, it comes with many drawbacks and has to be dealt with with particular caution. In this article, we look at how people in businesses are welcoming the idea, its pros and its cons. The Pros of BYOD Workplaces Organizations who implemented BYOD have several benefits such as: Enhanced Productivity. Mobile devices offer the benefits of convenience and speed. Sales executives can do their jobs while traveling, management can keep up with emails or review important documents on their tablets, and anyone can stay connected with their Smart phone. Smart phones have become a primary player in how workers communicate and share both work-related and personal data throughout the course of a day. Cost Savings. Within Bring Your Own Device environments...
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...Mobile Devices in The Classroom Angel Aguilar RESEARCH WRITING WRTG 291 Annotated bibliography Gentile, M. (2012). The Importance of Managing iPads in the Classroom. Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, V78(N3), P.11-13. This article discusses a rising trend in the implementation of mobile devices into the education system. Ipad and tablets have worked their way into districts and IT managers have tackled the task of viewing the different vulnerabilities to the existing infrastructure concerning security and load management. Most devices come preexisting manufacture security features, but these features are usually deactivated from the manufacture in order to provide an open source concept. IT and district administrators look at the overview performance of the Ipad and mobile devices and to ensure optimal performance not only in hardware and software. Mobile devices cannot jeopardize the Current school privacy and security policies as each student will be allowed to access and manage their own user account. Cost of each device would have to be considered by district administrators, as each device would have a wide range of in price. Even Teacher will be tasked to apply current curriculum in class via apps, emails, and peer-to-peer configurations. In essence, this article overviews the importance of added safety features each Ipad will need and increasing flexibility teacher will have with their students. Higgins, J. (2013, August...
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...design Sections Data center: All the servers have two connections to the core layer, in case one layer 3 switch fails for any reason. Core layer: The layer 3 switches provides high bandwidth between all layers and great redundancy in this level. Distribution layer: The routers are using as a routing protocol EIGRIP. Access layer: This layer connects the users with the routers through 4 switches and 40 wireless access points. Users: Here are approximately 700 people connected to the network with up to 1.500 devices mostly using wireless. Internet edge: A 2 Gbit external fiber connection is available and a firewall...
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...I, as the researcher, have noticed an increased tendancy among my peers as well as children from younger grades for prolonged use of electronics. Electronic devices may include laptops, computer games, cellular phones as well as any access to the internet. It is compulsory for pupils in Oakhill High School to bring a device to school, for educational purposes. The researcher is concerned about the health impact, as well as the impact on a student’s education due to possible uncontrollable electronic device use. Humans have struggled with addictions for thousands of years. With addiction being such an easily susceptible condition, the majority of our society live through an addiction, may it be drugs, alcohol or even gambling, during some...
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...Questions: 1. Learners are motivated & engaged 2. Lesson objectives are communicated clearly at the beginning of the class 3. Reflecting on the pervious lessons knowledge & skills 4. Provide practical examples & exercises 5. Teaching using Learner-Centric methods (Peer to-peer learning, Project-based learning, & Self learning) 6. Assessment mechanisms 7. Programs learned 8. Ongoing Projects 9. Relate learning outcomes to future projects 10. Are the parents involve parents in HWK? What is the Secret to a Successful HWK Program? -Select a learning management system. - Incorporate the use of devices and web apps in staff meetings. - Offer professional development. - Have students and parents read the policy and...
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...education was designed for agrarian and industrial eras, and does not provide all the skills needed for a 21st century economy.1 This creates major problems for young people about to enter the laborforce. Mobile learning represents a way to address a number of our educational problems. Devices such as smart phones and tablets enable innovation and help students, teachers, and parents gain access to digital content and personalized assessment vital for a post-industrial world. Mobile devices, used in conjunction with near universal 4G/3G wireless connectivity, are essential tools to improve learning for students. As noted by Irwin Jacobs, the founding chairman of Qualcomm, Inc., “always on, always connected mobile devices in the hands of students has the potential to dramatically improve educational outcomes.”2 This paper, part of our Mobile Economy Project, looks at ways that mobile devices with cellular connectivity improve learning and engage students and teachers. Wireless technology is a way to provide new content and facilitate information access wherever a student is located. It enables, empowers, and engages learning in ways that transform the learning environment for students inside and outside of school. Sadly, not every student has access to a computer and the Internet. And given the costs of...
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...The Exposure of Touchscreen Devices at an Early Age: An Advantage or Disadvantage for Pre-School Children Chan Jia-Qi Janice, Chan Kar Kei, Darius Shu Chen Keong, Naik Shiang Jen, Siau Yeu Jiun, Wong Chin Hui, Yap Huey May School of Communication Taylor’s University Index 1.1 Introduction …………………………………………………………………… 3-5 1.2 Research Questions …………………………………………………………… 5 1.3 Methodology Selected ………………………………………………………… 5-6 1.4 Data Analysis / Findings ……………………………………………………... 6-13 1.5 Final Discussion of Insights ………………………………………………… 13-15 1.6 Conclusion …………………………………………………………………...15-16 1.7 References …………………………………………………………………... 16-17 1.8 Appendices ………………………………………………………………… 18-29 1.1 Introduction Today, children are spending most of their time being occupied by iPad, iPhone and pad-based gadgets that have the access to the Internet. According to Romeo (2003), the emerging in technological development had allowed computers and touchscreen devices to be added into our lifestyle. For example, touchscreen devices like iPod, iPad, Samsung Tab and etc are used to check emails, surf the Internet, connect with people, either for work purpose or personal purpose, and also used in education purposes in pre-school and colleges. Anderson mentioned this in his research in 1999, “The computer has become recognized tool in education of young children, particularly where it is used to promote problem-solving skills and social interactions...
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... Almost every type of device you can buy has an option for touch screen; phones, computers, DVD players and also televisions. It is becoming more beneficial to use rather than the old fashion push in button. One of the many benefits of having a touch screen is that it is much more convenient for those with larger hands. Many cell phones that we used to carry had such small buttons; you would literally have to use your finger nails to press them in. Also, there would be complaints about buttons sticking, and breaking off, making them nearly impossible to use. According to the article Touch Screen vs. Tactile Controls, the only benefit the button has over touchscreen is that you won’t have as many smears on the screen. Even though the cost to have a touchscreen is almost double that of a push button, consumers seem to want to keep upgrading their devices, just to have the next best thing. And as more companies started to develop full touch screen cell phones, other devices were stepping up. Touchscreen Today The tablet is one of the most convenient devices you would want to own. Your tablet is like a mobile computer, like a laptop but a little more discreet and easy to carry. Unlike the laptop, a tablet can use 3G to connect to the internet from almost anywhere. A disadvantage of the tablet compared to a laptop, is the fact that you can’t use it in your lap, therefore you would have to hold it. It is very hard to hold a tablet and use your hands at the same time...
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...FIELD REPORT: Observing Electronic Devices Usage in Class and Discussing Whether College Teachers Should Allow Students Use Laptops In Class By Bingqian Zhou Reporting Period: Autumn 2012, October 9–16 Abstract As technology become more advanced and widespread, people are able to purchase various personal electronic devices at a lower cost. It also leads to the trend that more and more students bring their personal electronic devices to class. I observed the use of electronic devices in three different courses, and I also interviewed two instructors with unique teaching styles and asked them their opinions about whether should allow their students use laptops during lectures. The reason I did this report is that I have seen many students bring their laptops to class for different purposes, and also realized that college teachers have different policies on the use of personal electronic devices. I observed student’s behavior in several classes, 70% of the students brought electronic devices to class, which only 20% of them actually used them for class related work. I also interviewed two instructors about their attitude of using laptops during class. One of them believed that it was helpful and convenient for students take notes on the computer and follow up with course materials. The other teacher argued that it was distractive to others if some students use their laptops to do non-class activities and was also disrespectful to the instructor. The conclusion of this report...
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...nowadays we have a possibility to choose between learning via the internet and attending schools. According to some experts, distance learning has effectively facilitated academic education and society should refuse from the traditional school attendance. However not everybody agree with it. In my opinion, we should to learn in the traditional form of education. First of all, it is vitally important that schooling makes students more self-disciplined and sociable. Studying in school provide students with numerous opportunities to interact with tutors as well as their peers, which tend to increase their interpersonal and social skills. Secondly, extra-curricular activities, such as various hiking, sport competitions, offered by traditional schooling, not only teach students how to compete and compromise, but also improve their mental and physical health. On the contrary, there are people who believe that distant learning is much better than traditional education. They insist that distance learning helps the disabled to receive education at home. Nevertheless, let us consider this issue from another angle. I am sure that the impacts of distance learning are generally detrimental, because using Internet can reduce our vision, students have low physical activity, which can lead to serious diseases. Taking into consideration all mentioned above, I think that traditional education with attending schools is not substitutable. The main reason for this is that students should be encouraged...
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...EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Trends come and go, and this is especially true in the healthcare industry where everything is currently constantly changing. It is always important to analyze pros and cons of business trends when deciding whether to implement them in an organization. While there are countless trends to consider, six in particular will be the topic of this discussion: Mergers and acquisitions, consumerism and the role of the patient, outsourcing, Lean Six Sigma, Medicaid Expansion, and Bring Your Own Device. In the ever-changing health care world, different business and finance trends come and go. In the midst of all the uncertainty, there is only one thing for certain and that is the goal of improving the bottom line. There are countless trends on the horizon for healthcare but there are six in particular that will be discussed: Mergers and acquisitions, consumerism and the role of the patient, outsourcing, Lean Six Sigma, Medicaid Expansion, and Bring Your Own Device. Careful consideration of the pros and cons of each trend can help determine whether implementing one or more of them is right for an organization. Mergers and acquisitions are expected to grow within the healthcare industry in the coming months and even years due to the Affordable Care Act. According to KPMG, 60 percent of the healthcare executives it recently polled said they plan to make more deals in 2013 than in 2012. Many of the deals are expected to be mid-market sized or smaller...
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...core concepts, ideas, and theories relevant to the study of Economics as a social science in today’s world. Although many of the topics we cover will be new to many students, it is my goal to relate them to both the life of a teenager about to embark on his or her own economic odyssey and the larger issues filling up space on the pages of our newspapers and the screens of our computers. Whether you like it (or even know it) or not, we are all subject to the economic system we live in and its ever-changing conditions. We are all economic actors! Course Topics: 1. What is Economics? What are the basic ideas, questions, and vocabulary underlying the study of economics as a social science? 2. Economic Systems How do society’s decide what to make, how to make it, and who gets what is made? 3. Supply and Demand How are prices, the language consumers and producers use to communicate, determined in a free market system? 4. Labor Unions What do they do, what are their pros and cons, what is their history, and their current status? 5. Financial Markets What are the fundamentals of our financial system and how can you begin to learn to take advantage of it for your own benefit? 6. Macroeconomics How are large-scale economic indicators, such as GDP, unemployment, and inflation, measured and what is their significance? 7. Fiscal and Monetary Policy How can governments influence the economy? What is...
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...Technology is relatively new in terms of its prevalence with children. As many parents are not as up-to-date with the latest gadgets, they tend to have little knowledge on the possible effects technology might bring. But technology, while useful, brings many negative effects to teens' lives. Parents who have technophile kids should be aware of the possible risks and dangers. Predators Informed parents know that the media blows the prevalence of online sexual predators out of proportion. However, they do exist, and they often go after easy targets, namely children. Technology such as the Internet and smart phones give both children and predators the ability to make contact with large amounts of new people. Uninformed children might feel they are making a friend but in fact are running the risk of being preyed upon. The key risk here, though, is not the predator but the lack of adult knowledge about technology and the lack of supervision parents give to their children’s online behaviors. Parents who feel bad prying into their children’s lives are ignoring the fact that most children, especially teens, are sexually curious, willing to take risks, and have poor decision-making behaviors. So, while not common, sexual predators do exist and should be something parents talk to their kids about before allowing them full reign online. Mental Health Problems Clinical coordinator at Illinois Addiction Recovery Shannon Chrismore wrote in the book, “Internet Addiction: A Handbook and Guide...
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...CHAPTER I Project Title Proposed Computer Virtualization of NEUST-Gabaldon Computer Laboratory Using Thin-Client Network Project Description NEUST-Gabaldon Campus (Formerly Sabani Estate Agricultural College) established their computer laboratory on 2011 which help the students of College and High School for their computer subjects (Office Productivity). Since then, the computer laboratory has its computer administrator in presence of Mr. Jefrain M. Padre, although there was computer network architecture in the campus there were times that the computer had some troubles including the System Unit and its operating system. So, the researchers decided to make a proposal entitled “Proposed Computer Virtualization of NEUST-Gabaldon Computer Laboratory Using Thin-Client Network”. The proposed project used virtualization for it was essentially lets one computer do the job of multiple computers, by sharing the resources of a single computer across multiple environments. Using an Ncomputing M300 (thin-client) series connection of network it was possible for the entire project. Thoroughly, the entire project covered up network of computer using this device (Ncomputing M300 series) to connect through a server in a series type of network. Also, using a server with a high specification it will then try to run at least one programming language that can be used by the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology students of Gabaldon Campus. Project Goals/Objectives Project...
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