Cell Phone use in Classrooms

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Cell phones in classrooms can be a powerful resource to students when used properly. They can be used as a helpful tool or aide. They can also be a major distraction. There are many problems with using cell phones in classroom, but I believe the good outweighs the bad. Learning when cell phones are appropriate and when they are not is one of the most important factors of classroom use. Some students don't know when they need to put their phones away and focus on what the teacher is showing them. Teacher Cyndy Hilby said “she only uses phones with her upperclassmen.” She goes on saying “they’re mature enough to understand when we’re done, they have to put their phones away” (Hogan 1). Most people would agree with Cyndy Hilby’s statement. She seems to not mind the use of phones as long as students stay on task, and know when it is time to move on. If students do not follow the policy then some teachers may change their policy on phones. Some students don’t understand what a privilege it is to use such smart devices, this lack of caring could cause them to lose the advantage. “Using the most up-to date equipment in school has always seemed to be a necessity. Yet the process of learning hasn't really changed, teachers still need to teach the students and the students still need to pay attention to the teachers” (“don’t” 1). Teachers are there to teach the students, students need to respect them and their ability to teach. Schools can benefit financially from allowing students to use cell phones. If schools had everything available online then schools would not have to pay for so much paper and ink. There would not be a library because it would all be online where we could use E-books. There would be no more use of textbooks. E... ... middle of paper ... ...to this problem is to allow students to use their cell phones if they would like. This would cause the students to have an overall better learning experience as long as they devices don't get in the way of the learning and teaching abilities. all in all, cell phones enhance learning and their positive effects outweigh the bad. Works Cited Docksai, Rick. "Teens and Cell Phones." Ebscohost.com. Futurist, Jan.-Feb. 2009. Web. 15 Nov. 2013. "Don't Give Students More Tools of Mass Distraction." Ebscohost.com. Maclean's, 4 Nov. 2010. Web. 15 Oct. 2013. Freedman, Samuel G. "New Class(room) War: Teacher Cs. Technology." Ebscohost.com. New York Times, 7 Nov. 2007. Web. 15 Nov. 2013. Hogan, Patrick. "SURVEY SAYS." Ebscohost.com. The Gazette, 04 Oct. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2013. "SMARTPHONES & LEARNING." Ebscohost.com. Parenting School Years, Mar. 2013. Web. 15 Nov. 2013.

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