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Teaching has changed in the last years. Students are more involved in their own learning, having the necessary space to discover solutions. Professors, on the other hand, are able to do things that were not possible before, such as going on virtual trips, sharing content online, and engaging with social media. Allowing the use of technology in the classroom can encourage active learning, producing new understanding and knowledge, inquiry, and, last but not least, exploration.
One of these technologies is texting. If you’re a teacher, the words texting and classroom might sound pretty contradictory. Almost every school has some sort of “no phones” rule in place. Texting is generally considered to be a major distraction. Or so we think. Technology isn’t inherently bad and, in the hands of a gifted and passionate teacher, it can be an excellent tool that boosts student engagement and facilitates informal learning.
