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Invention of the Phone
In 1849, Italian Immigrant Antonio Meucci came up with the idea of a "Talking Telegraph" or "Telephone" and announced his idea or filed a "caveat" of his invention. Although he sent out his Caveat, he failed to reaffirm his action. To see more about the background of Antonio Meucci and his inventions watch this short video!
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Alexander Graham Bell
Although Antonio Meucci proposed the idea of the "Telephone", Alexander Graham Bell was credited with the invention. Bell was given the exclusive right (Patent) granted for the Telephone in the U.S. after Meucci failed to renew his caveat. Bell then became the "Father of the Telephone". -
Federal Communications Act of 1934
Cell phone jammers are used to block signals to cellular devices in a specific range or area. Some administrations and schools have used cell phone jammers in the past but they are now illegal to be sold in the U.S. due to the Federal Communications Act of 1934 -
Mobile Phone Invention
The mobile or handheld phone was created by a man by the name of Martin Cooper in 1973. This invention gave people the ability to have contact anywhere and gave them the mobility needed to take their phone with them wherever they go. How much do you know about the history of cell phones? Take the quiz to find out!
https://www.fromthegrapevine.com/quizzes/innovation/how-well-do-you-know-your-cell-phone Watch this Short Video to see Phones Evolve!
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Computers used for instructional assistance
In the 1980s, computers were first introduced to classrooms and labs in schools. Although this was a good idea in the 1980s, it may be more costly to keep updating school technology than to allow students to use their own technology for research purposes. Although it is obvious all students may not contain a technological device, it would be easier to purchase less technological devices for classrooms for extras than to continue to update labs and computers continuously. -
Cell Phones being used in tragic school shooting
In 1999 the tragic school shooting that occurred in Colorado that became known as the Columbine Shooting opened eyes to students being allowed to have phones in school environments. During this event, students were able to come in contact with authorities helping them to get to the scene faster. -
The National School Safety and Security Services
The National School Safety and Security Services changed their stance on the prohibition of cell phones in school systems after the safety of students in schools were questioned due to the recent school shootings and acts of terrorism in our country. -
Google Translate Invented
Google Translate is only one of the many technology advances that has helped language learners in the classroom. Not only does Google Translate help students, it also assists teachers when explaining new concepts to language learners in their classroom. Other Applications are used in the classroom for learning benefits. See student's opinions of cell phones in the classroom in this short video!
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France Banned Cell Phones in School
In July of 2018, France went through a process to ban cell phones in schools and learning environments. The law was passed and cellphones in the 2018-2019 school year were prohibited. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/18/research-shows-that-cell-phones-distract-students--so-france-banned-them-in-school--.html -
Encouragement of cell phone use in classrooms
Teachers are now debating weather or not cell phones aid in classrooms or provide distraction. Some argue that apps like Kahoot! and Quizlet are assisting in learning of students and their use should be encouraged to make studying fun and entertaining for students. Others say students are able to be more social and interactive without the use of technology in the class room. This is discussed in this article https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-public-schools-weighs-student-cell-phone-ban
