Pocket Points

       Pocket Points is a mobile app that encourages students to stay off their phones in class and rewards them for doing so. Using the timer on the app, you can keep track of how long you stay off your phone and earn point every minute you're not on it. You then can spend your points on discounts for food, clothes, and more. The deals you can get depend on your location. Pocket Points is a great way for you to focus in class and will motivate you to put your phone away and be more present in the classroom. 

        Other features this app provides you with is a driving section where it encourages you to stay off your phone while driving. You can also set goals for yourself whether you're at home or at work to not use your phone. The goal feature allows you to set a certain amount of time for yourself to not use your phone, I believe that this would be good to use when at home and doing homework. I personally struggle with avoiding my phone when working on assignments but Pocket Points is a way to encourage me to stay off of it. I think it could do the same for other students like me.

        Not only is Pocket Points great for students, but it's great for teachers too. Many teachers are already using this app in the classroom. Teachers can create rewards and points for students for not using their phones in class. A few examples of rewards some teachers have  created for their class include, "drop your lowest quiz score," and an "assignment redo." This is a great way of reducing phone use in the classroom and encouraging your students to pay attention in class.