"Cell phones do have the potential to make us more focused on what goes on in our personal lives, and the personal lives of the people we 're close to" (Campbell 8) The first hand held cellphone was demonstrated by John F. Mitchell and Dr. Cooper of Motorola in 1973, using a handset weighing approximately 4.4 pounds. The first commercial automated cellular network was launched in Japan by NTT in 1979. In modern society cellphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, it is increasingly rare to find someone who does not own a cellphone. We now have such highly advanced technology that cellphones have become an inventible device for communication, almost in everyone 's life. All mobile phones have a number of features in common, but
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have found that 100 percent of colleges and universities are using it. Many higher education professionals are now using social media for marketing and communication. The Babson Survey Research group to study trends in higher education faculty 's social purposes. Responses from 3,875 faculty members were included in this surveys. The results shown that the faculty is aware of social media, but they lag behind both personal and professional use. 2012 study shows that faculty are growing more practical in their use of social media. Social Capabilities give education the opportunity to develop interactive, engaging projects and assignments for students to become educated while building learning communities. Social media allows students and faculty to share and comment on information while interacting with students and instructors, and the learning material themselves. This social environment engaging and interactive nature creates an opportunity for higher education faculty to keep the interest of the student and help them build up a network of …show more content…
Many students do not realize this but they have tools in their pockets, not just text machines. “Cell phones are becoming ubiquitous and are an untapped resource in education. Fortunately, some have begun to investigate ways to integrate cell phones into the teaching and learning environment” (Attewell, n.d.; Park, 2005). The majority of young teenagers having access to millions of business, schooling, and live news sites is remarkable.
We as a generation have the power to reach out and help the ones who are less fortunate. Instead of thinking that cellphones are the ultimate worst thing that has occurred to this generation, we can process it as a vital piece of technology to serve human connection and possibility. Cellphones allow us to extend coverage over what is happening into a moment of our lives, while also allowing us to quickly share important news that often doesn’t appear on the daily paper. Becoming educated is the first
have found that 100 percent of colleges and universities are using it. Many higher education professionals are now using social media for marketing and communication. The Babson Survey Research group to study trends in higher education faculty 's social purposes. Responses from 3,875 faculty members were included in this surveys. The results shown that the faculty is aware of social media, but they lag behind both personal and professional use. 2012 study shows that faculty are growing more practical in their use of social media. Social Capabilities give education the opportunity to develop interactive, engaging projects and assignments for students to become educated while building learning communities. Social media allows students and faculty to share and comment on information while interacting with students and instructors, and the learning material themselves. This social environment engaging and interactive nature creates an opportunity for higher education faculty to keep the interest of the student and help them build up a network of …show more content…
Many students do not realize this but they have tools in their pockets, not just text machines. “Cell phones are becoming ubiquitous and are an untapped resource in education. Fortunately, some have begun to investigate ways to integrate cell phones into the teaching and learning environment” (Attewell, n.d.; Park, 2005). The majority of young teenagers having access to millions of business, schooling, and live news sites is remarkable.
We as a generation have the power to reach out and help the ones who are less fortunate. Instead of thinking that cellphones are the ultimate worst thing that has occurred to this generation, we can process it as a vital piece of technology to serve human connection and possibility. Cellphones allow us to extend coverage over what is happening into a moment of our lives, while also allowing us to quickly share important news that often doesn’t appear on the daily paper. Becoming educated is the first