My iPhone 7: A Treasured Belonging
The smartphone has cutting-edge features and functionalities that have proved it’s a treasure. The smartphone has a wider touchscreen display and a powerful resolution, which enable the user to take clear pictures. It is fast for playing can play more games and apps, has larger internal storage, and a variety of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and 3G and 4G network options. Furthermore, iPhone is a waterproof smartphone which means if a spill any drinks, or even drop it in the sink I have no cause to worry. I found myself always running out of battery with my previous phones. With a better battery life, iPhone 7 saves me from the trouble of running out of battery especially when I am using the phone to read and research content for my assignments.
The Acquisition of my iPhone
The way I acquired my iPhone is perhaps the major reason that I treasure the device most. Do you love contests? I have a profound love for online contests, sweepstakes, and challenges because a great deal of these competitions often comes with a lure of free prizes. The word “free” was the ultimate incentive for winning my iPhone 7. StackSocial puts together incredible contests for CNET’s Cheapstake readers, and the grand prize for the 2016 contest was a brand new iPhone 6. I found entering the game very easy. Since I was a registered CNET user, I simply hit the comments and answered the question: “What do you love about iPhone?” StockSocial puts together such popular games and the good thing about them is that you do not need to have an in-depth knowledge of their giveaways to win. As a regular trawler of the Internet for online contests, I bumped into this great opportunity that saw me walk away with a brand iPhone 7. I bet you can bump into a few online competitions hosted even by Google if you regularly trawl the net.
An Important Learning Tool
The smartphone has become my most important learning tool. Most students bring their own devices, including smartphones and mini-computers, every day. From my own experience, iPhone 7 has a vast potential for boosting my learning. The smartphone is more personal and I have grasped important features of the device, and how to utilize some of these features in a responsible manner of learning. The phone has extended my learning beyond the walls of the traditional classroom or the confines of the class period. I use the smartphone for both audio and video recording. I have found the voice memo app on the device particularly useful for recording lectures. With my iPhone 7, I can watch a video of a previous lesson outside the class as, which helps me improve how I handle my homework assignments. Similarly, I utilize the smartphone in creating PowerPoint presentations that require talking notes. I augment such assignments by incorporating photos, videos, and audio notes, which make the presentations clear and interesting.
Useful for Discussion Forums
Furthermore, the device has proved very useful for discussion forums. In addition to aiding in gathering pertinent information for discussion and class assignments, I have always relied hugely on the device for taking part in online discussion forums, which is a common teaching strategy most of my instructors utilize. With iPhone 7, I can access assignments, share content, and work together with my group members through Google Docs. Participation in online discussion forums is a great way of honing my skill in not only writing for an audience but also articulating and defending my ideas and perspectives to my peer students and even my teachers. I have accessed more opportunities to be heard especially when I miss school or fail to participate in classroom discussions, thanks to my treasure.
Seamless Interaction with Peers and Instructors
Moreover, the device allows me to interact with my peers and instructors seamlessly and in real-time. Most of my instructors value student participation in classroom activities as well as their feedback on assignments and other aspects of their teaching. They also encourage us to interact and participate actively especially in group discussion. My iPhone 7 smartphone allows me to achieve all these goals since I can interact with my peers and teachers in both formal and informal learning contexts.
The Smartphone as a Learning Tool
Despite the great potential in facilitating collaboration and participation in classroom activities, it is imperative to note the use of the smartphone can adversely impact my attention in class. Even the visible presence of the phone may pull me away from my focus. The allure of this device can trump class discussions and activities even in a well-structured and well-paced teaching plan. With this in mind, I always strive to use the device responsibly and for educational purposes, rather than ignoring the academic potential of the phone at the expense of playing games, listening to music, or texting my friends about tests they might just have taken. I have to maintain the required focus to avoid switching my attention between the smartphone as an entertainment device and a learning tool. As a result, I have come to view the smartphone as an important learning tool rather than a distraction.
