Curated OER
TV on Cell phones? Funny but Profitable
Young scholars explore the concept of technology. In this technology lesson, students read an article about television on a cell phone. Young scholars discuss why MobiTV was successful. Students discuss a technology and possible...
Curated OER
Digital Values: Internet Safety
Students explore digital communication by participating in a critical thinking activity. In this Internet safety activity, students discuss ways to protect their identity on the Internet as well as preserving friendships. Students...
ReadWriteThink
Persuasive Techniques in Advertising
Help your 21st century learners develop their media smarts with this resource that has them examine the persuasive techniques advertisers use to influence specific demographics and then to use these techniques to craft their own ads.
Read Works
Read Works: News Debate Tough Cell
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating whether or not students should be allowed to use cell phones in school. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
New York Times
New York Times: School Cell Phone Ban Violates Rights
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read about the 2006 legal controversy surrounding a New York City school system ban on student cell phones, and learn why many parents and students object to these bans.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Cell Phone Novels: 140 Characters at a Time
Cell phone novels are short stories designed to be read on cellular telephones. This article examines the Japanese trend and its potential in America.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Hi Tech Fabric Charges Devices on the Run
Read about an innovative technology in fabric that allows users to generate enough electricity through movement to charge devices such as cell phones. Includes video.
New York Times
New York Times: Cellphones Catapult Rural Africa
Read about how cellphone technology is drastically changing life in remote villages of South Africa. Click on link for classroom lesson plan.