Notes

Who doesn’t have a cell phone these days? The amazing thing
about cell phones is that they are no longer just used for calling or
texting. They have become an indispensable multi-tool wonder. Today’s
cell phone is cutting-edge technology at your fingertips. With this in
mind, should students be permitted to use cell phones in school? I
believe they should not just be permitted to use cell phones, they
should be required to use them. Cell phones don’t just allow students to
stay connected with family and friends, they are also an excellent
learning resource, and they encourage the responsible use of
technology.To begin with, cell phones make it possible for students to stay in
touch with family and friends. A student can call home and ask a family
member to bring them a forgotten assignment or lunch money or to
come pick them up if they are sick. Also, cell phones allow parents to
keep track of their children’s whereabouts before, during, and after
school. And, of course, there’s always the possibility of a student
needing to contact a parent because of a dangerous situation. Thus,
having a cell phone is like having a guardian angel. Students can also connect with friends, but not just because it’s a fun thing to do; my
teacher asks us to text or email our friends when they are absent to
let them know what’s going on in class and to inform them of any
homework. When used responsibly, a cell phone can be an excellent
communication tool.Also, cell phones – especially smart phones - are a fabulous
learning resource. Students can use tools such as the calculator, the
map finder, and the calendar. I’ve used my cell phone in Math and
Geography and to keep track of my homework. My science teacher lets
us use our smart phones to do research when we are doing group work
or working on a project. For example, when we were studying ecologyclassroom.
Finally, cell phones encourage the responsible use of technology.
Students can learn when and how to use their cell phones to enhance
their learning. They will become more independent in their work and
more motivated to learn. Students like being allowed to make choices,
and they understand consequences. If a student is texting when
he/she should be paying attention to the teacher, the teacher should
take the cell phone temporarily away. No big deal. Before a test, all cell
phones should be placed on the teacher’s desk. Again, no big deal. By
allowing the use of cell phones, students will feel like they are being
treated like responsible young adults, and they will appreciate that. If
teachers are patient, understanding, and consistent, students will
we did research on local jobs having to do with protecting the
environment. Plus there are lots of great learning websites – including
essay-writing websites – we can use to supplement the learning in class.
Cell phones are a quick and easy way to incorporate technology in the classroom.
Finally, cell phones encourage the responsible use of technology.
Students can learn when and how to use their cell phones to enhance
their learning. They will become more independent in their work and
more motivated to learn. Students like being allowed to make choices,
and they understand consequences. If a student is texting when
he/she should be paying attention to the teacher, the teacher should
take the cell phone temporarily away. No big deal. Before a test, all cell
phones should be placed on the teacher’s desk. Again, no big deal. By
allowing the use of cell phones, students will feel like they are being
treated like responsible young adults, and they will appreciate that. If
teachers are patient, understanding, and consistent, students will In conclusion, people who oppose the use of cell phones in school
do it because of the disruptions and distractions cell phones can cause.
But we must accept that we live in a world of tech