Smart(er) phones: Smartphones and their impact on Social Justice
Session Abstract
Statistics show that more people have a phone but not their own toilet. This statistic is unfortunate, yet opening doors when it comes to social justice. The purpose of this session is to examine the resources available on smartphones and how they can be used to promote education for all.
Target Audience
Educators who are looking for ways to start integrating technology in the classroom can find that using phones are an easy way to begin, since most students have one. Anyone who works with diversity and inclusion programs may find that the effective use of cellular devices are a way for students to feel connected to their university and other academic resources.
Session Description
According to CNN, there is an estimated 7 billion people in the world, and around 6 billion of them have access to cellular devices. However, only 4.5 billion have access to a toilet. This is unfortunate, yet fascinating because smartphones are a window to powerful educational opportunities and advancement. Session attendees will learn how to effectively use and integrate these devices to meet students where they are at, while promoting educational opportunities for all.