Audioblogging with Cell Phones....Journal #4

Audiobloggling with Cell Phones "From Toy to Tools" (Nov 2006, Vol.34, No 3) by Liz Kolb

A cell phone in most schools are not permitted, much less in classrooms. Some schools do allow cell phones on campus, as long as it is used before and after school. Some school do not allow taking pictures of other students with cell phones, and there are a variety of other reasons for that. However, when we consider cell phones, most people refer to it as a toy, especially when a youth or a teen is using such a piece of electronic equipment. Cell phones over the past few years are very important and handy especially in the case of emergencies. Cell phones are replacing other gadgets such as tape recorders, microphones, camcorders, cameras, along with the newest invention of Audioblogging. What we have to realize here is, not all students can afford such a luxuary of a cell phone, and further more not all teachers can afford to purchase a monthly plan in order to get their student involve in technology assignment. I think that Audioblogging should be sorely an option for each individual.

Questions:
What and how do we as teachers protect the privacy of our students when we are encouraging them to sign up for Audioblogging?

Answer: I do not think that protection and privacy is offered, because anyone can access the site, protection comes with an upgrade which will be another cost of $12.00 per month.

How many parent would be concern if a teacher introduce Audioblogging to their class?
Answer: Most parent do have a right to know what is going on and to what extent. Most School Administrators would have a control concern, because some students can abuse the privilege by posting inappropriae information of media in their blog site.

What grade/subject would I recommend that Audioblogging be introduced?
I think the appropriate grade will be 9-12 grades,and this can be done if a student is enrolled in a Technology Course, or a Television Reporting Course, a History Course, or a Science Course only.