The Controversy Of Banning Cell Phones In Schools

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Although cell phones are often seen as distractions for students, they can prove to be a great learning tool. The use of cell phones in school allows students to communicate with parents, teachers can connect and communicate with students, and students can access an infinite number of educational apps.

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To begin with, many parents encourage the use of cell phones in school because they want to be able to communicate with their child. To add on, in the online article,” As Schools Lift Bans on Cell Phones, Educators Weigh Pros and Cons,” Mayor Bill de Blasio encouraged the policy change of banning cellular phones because he believed it was important for parents to be able to easily contact kids. There are many cases

Many people believe if they allow a student to call their parent they will actually use their cell phone irresponsibly. However, many times it is a real emergency or they just want to check in with their parents. In addition to needing to contact parents in case of an emergency, “Schools seek balance for cell phones in class” claimed in their online article that, “Many parents support phones in school so they can coordinate pickups and after-school activities with their children”. Schools ban cell phones because they are a distraction, nonetheless many students use their phones responsibly and wish to follow up with their parents, who are wondering what they are doing and if they’re okay. Many times students have sports or clubs that involve staying after school, being able to talk your child about what time or where makes things a lot easier. In third online article, it commented that “If a child has a medical situation or this an issue at school, cellular phones make it far easier to reach parents” (“Should cell phones be allowed in the classroom?”). There are

In the article “Using SmartPhones in the Classroom”, from the National Education Society, it states, “With their easy internet access, a multitude of education-friendly apps, and the ability to be used at a moment’s notice; smart phones have all the tools necessary to boost student learning”. Many schools can’t afford computers for every student, our school is fortunate to have this privilege. With the use of these cellular devices, students could have the benefits of using a computer without using all the school funding. To expand, In the online article, “40 Uses For Smartphones in School”, it claims that cell phones are not just used to play games or text, they can be used in a multitude of ways from an educational perspective, this article brings together 40 uses for smart phones in school. There are so many possibilities and a lot of teachers are close minded, all they see is a distraction and a way for students to goof off in class. If teachers closely monitor the use of cell phones, less students will use them inappropriately. In addition, a teaching veteran named Ken Halla stated, “He was surprised to discover that his students are quieter and more focused on their assignments when they are allowed to listen to their music during individual class work” (Using Smartphones in the Classroom). This is one example of using an app that benefits the students learning and helps