The use of media resources through cellular devices in educational support.

The presence of media resources in education is becoming more and more essential in conventional classrooms; These resources should be well explored by teachers. Among the existing media resources, mobile devices are the most used by students, since the most current models are true computers in small size. Another factor that increased the number of handsets, was its cost reduction and the appearance of Internet plans with more popular prices. But in any case, the use of cell phones has always been prohibited in classrooms, either through state or municipal laws or by the bylaws of some institutions. Nowadays, these devices are no longer seen as just an equipment for fun and entertainment and it is part of the list of resources that can be used for educational support, because when used well, they aid in the learning process. For these resources to be well used, the educational institution must invest in infrastructure, create more efficient wireless networks and provide training to the teachers who will be the main mediators to the students. his article aims to explore the use of smartphones in the classroom and analyze some solutions (apps) for the educational area. In this context, the work will not address the operation of the devices, focusing on the ease of use for educational support between students and teachers. For the accomplishment of this work a bibliography research was used and its tabulation as methodological subsidy.