Should Cell Phones Be Allowed In Schools?

The cell phone is used differently by different sections of the society. There are those who use it just for the purpose of taking calls and texts. These are people who do not want much with their cell phones and just use it for the basic purpose. Then there is the other section which uses the cell phone for the purpose of using it to learn and experience new things. Although cell phones have its pros most teachers only focus on the cons, so ban cell phone use in school specifically their classroom because of the possible things the could occur. I believe that many students could benefit from the cell usage in schools.

Cheating with cell phones has become huge problems with schools, so they ban it not knowing that having cell phones could open up new opportunities for students to learn. "With apps like remind101 students are able to stay on top of the

Students can use their cell phones to collaborate with each other and they would also be able to contact their family members in the event of an emergency. From "Are Cell Phones Allowed in Schools?Helpful or Hinderance?" by Robert Kennedy agree that, "Cell phones can turn an emergency into a controlled event with a voice mail or a text, to keep students from getting distracted." and "Using cell phones are not only an essential line of communication between busy parent and their children but are also a tool many teachers and coaches rely on it to keep students engaged. With this capability, "it easy for students to communicate and collaborate with one another or teacher on a project instead of trying to walk, drive e.t.c to see each other." As explained by Tina Barseghian who wrote the article, "How Teachers Make Cell Phones Work in the Classroom." Commonly cell phones give students a way to be more responsible and ensure safety to parents in an