Should Phones Be Allowed?

Intro: In today’s society technology is attached to our daily lives. We practically use technology on a regular basis. Students would benefit immensely from using electronic devices. Students could make technology apart of their school life for the fact that it is very helpful. Electronic devices should be allowed in school because of social learning, wider access to information, and instant answers.

Body: Many students will be exposed to the interests of their parents. If mom has an interest in dance, the student might get exposure. With Internet access, children can be exposed to a world of creative ideas outside of their bubble. They can learn different languages, or teach themselves how to draw, knit, play chess, and etc. They have access to an endless array of options available, not just to help them learn, but to gain skills they might not otherwise have access to.

Body: The Internet provides answers right away for different categories, situation, and many more. As technology continues to change, electronic devices are becoming more and more advance, most of the devices today have the ability to go on the web. Ipad and other tablets should be allowed in school because of the ability to go on the Internet. Tablets are miniature computers and it gives you anything you need as long as there is Internet access. It would be a big help for teachers when there aren’t enough computers in the school. Students could bring in their electronic devices and use it to get their schoolwork done.  

Body: We tend to look at the negative sides of social media. However, there can also be an educational aspect. Social learning is a great way for students to share information, thoughts, and ideas on a subject. Properly focused, some students, who may be quiet or shy in a classroom, may blossom in a social learning situation made possible by digital devices.

Reflection:

New knowledge

I learned that having cell phones in the class would be a good thing for a students learning in ways such as certain apps being used can be used in the classroom from calculators, to being organized with a calendar, or even taking simple notes as a reminder on their phones which are on them 24/7. Cell phones also give students the opportunity to learn what’s going on in their world through their cell phone instead of searching books they can easily turn to their phones and find what they are looking for.

Prior Knowledge:

I knew that students were carry their phones with them during the day and trying to use them in class. I also knew that this was a topic that most schools discuss with their staff. This is a topic that I knew would take some time for schools to adjust to, along with the students who is not being trusted with their electronic devices. I know schools are very strict when it comes to electronic devices, and that’s the reason for the topic to be discussed now.

Overall thoughts

I think that cell phones should be allowed because it gives students even more information then a book could. I also think that teachers should have a little bit more trust into students when they use some type electronic device. The device could play a big role in our learning, and could give students answers that a teacher can’t.

Clarity:

Will they ever allow phones in class?