The goal is to give a perspective of educational history and technology, where common technology tools (such as a chalkboard or pen or even Internet) were once banned and labeled "harmful" as we are doing with cell phones. I created this video for my presentation at the MACUL conference tomorrow in Grand Rapids, MI. would love some feedback on it. Enjoy! Update: Here is the Link to video on TeacherTube.Enjoy

Fact: Students bully other students with and or without a cell phone. One of the strongest criticisms about introducing cell phones in classrooms is that students use the devices to bully others or to organize fights via text messaging.  While there is no doubt that this occurs, there is also no doubt that it’s not the cell phone that creates this behaviour.  A cell phone is a communication tool and students are using it to communicate.  By banning cell phone, we don’t stop the bullying nor do we stop the negative type of communication amoung students.