Friday, February 7, 2014

On Cell Phones and Making Excuses

After yesterday's quiz, a student was simply sitting at his desk and staring out the window.  I asked him if he had a book to read.  Many of the students are studying The Odyssey in honors English, so I thought he might better use the time.

Mr. Davis: "Do you have a book to read?"
Student: "I forgot my book at home."
Mr. Davis: "Hmm... Got your cell phone?"
Student: "Um, yeah..."
Mr. Davis: "Good. Download one. You're reading The Odyssey in English right?"
Student: "Yeah..."
Mr. Davis: "It's free online. Google it."

A few minutes later he was reading his assigned reading for his English class.

Boy howdy, I love the age we live in.  There's a plethora of knowledge and art that can be quickly found using a device we carry in our pockets!

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