Cel.ly

Resources and links
http://cel.ly/school


 * A cell is a mobile social network** that works with any mobile phone or device. Members can join instantly with one text and exchange group messages, polls, reminders, and web alerts.

Strengths:

 * **Promotes free speech**
 * **Works with any mobile phone or device**
 * **Keeps phone numbers private**
 * **Works with cell phone network, wifi, and can be used around the world**
 * **Can save money if using cell phones as opposed to other technology in the classroom.**

Weaknesses:

 * **Not free: standard text messaging rates apply**
 * **Does not allow for picture/video messaging**

Opportunities:

 * Use in the classroom to communicate as groups
 * Group messages can be moderated by one curator (the teacher can control the topics, discussions, to ensure on task behavior
 * Create classroom polls and have students text in their response

**Threats**:

 * Ideas**
 * **Send text messaging alerts to students to remind them of upcoming events**
 * **Can be used with parents, too.**