The computer lab is closed and you really wanted students to conduct some simple research queries online. A few years ago, you would have been out of luck, but today with a plethora of students bringing in their own technology, you now have an option. Many students are using cell phones as a way to stay connected with family and friends and from my experience a large percentage of students now have unlimited text which means that they can indeed complete simple internet searches. A very useful tool to make this happen is Google SMS Search. Check out the interactive demo to see it in action. Students text their question to 466453 (GOOGLE) and a response is texted back to them. Of course, this opens Pandora's Box regarding student use of technology in the classroom, but if we don't teach students how to use technology appropriately, who will?
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