With the advancement of technology, cellphones provides us all the features and with just one click we can do what almost everything. Many students at schools try to hide their cell phones from professors. Initially, cell phones were prohibited in schools. It makes a lot of sense that children are not allowed to use their cellphones during school hours.
Cellphones in the classroom provide even another motive for pupils to attack one another. Children, for example, will now be bullied based on the sort of phone they have, while others may not have a phone at all and may be mocked for not being as wealthy as others. Students may become unsuccessful and ashamed if they do not have a cellphone and the job they are performing in class necessitates one. Cellphones provide pupils with mobile internet access, which fosters cyberbullying.
I, Lovepreet, and Echo were on the agree side and supported that cellphones should be banned in classrooms. Lovepreet came with up strong points on Nomophobia. There are numerous disadvantages to using mobile phones in school, including the usage of mobile phones for cheating and the loss of concentration when studying in the classroom The removal of cell phones from classrooms has been shown by some researchers to increase students’ academic performance and reduce educational inequality among students (Beland & Murphy, 2016). Also, bringing mobile phones in the classrooms can create inequality among students as all the students can not afford smart-phones.
Parents and teachers frequently disagree about whether or not it is necessary to bring cell phones to school. Smartphones, on the one hand, serve as a means of communication. Parents may find out where their children are at any given time. On the other hand, cellphones can be used to contact a teacher or parents. Without digital equipment, studying at a distance is impossible. Parents sometimes complain that their children spend more time playing video games or chatting on Twitter than in class. Schools throughout the country are adopting tight cell phone regulations as school administrators strive to enhance student achievement and the overall student learning experience. Cell phones ringing in the classroom can disturb classes and divert students’ attention away from the material at hand. Cheating has been accomplished through the use of text messaging and students can click the test answers and send it to one another. Schools have the authority to prohibit cell phones from being brought onto the campus. However, according to government policy, it is the role of principals to evaluate if this is suitable.
Keeping all the points in mind, I want to say that no doubt that cellphones have advantages but we can not ignore the drawbacks of bringing smartphones in a classroom. It is difficult for one teacher to keep an eye on every student’s action and also we teachers do not have full rights to invade the privacy of kids. Why to bring smartphones in classroom, when a student can access it at their home. Also, we can have a locker facility where students can keep their phones and use it in break time. Moreover, I agree that we can revise policies to bring cellphones but it will be difficult to assure that these policies are in practice throughout the school. It is the school’s responsibility to take care of the security of kids and teach them evacuation procedures and mock drills rather than promoting cell phones in emergencies. We can find a right balance in allowing or banning cellphones in a classroom.
a very informative post!
there is no doubt, students are aware that, use of cellphones in the classroom have negative impact on their overall development because its inappropriate, unprofessional and distracting but still they are using their devices at an inappropriate times, which result in lack of concentration, extreme stress and anxiety which are the symptoms of Nomophobia, i.e., no mobile phone phobia!
This was definitely a difficult debate to prepare for on our end! You provided valuable insight, and I agreed with many points you made. You were very well thought out and prepared. It was fun debating you and the rest of your team!
Great post Amanpreet! I truly agree with your point that, it is difficult for one teacher to keep an eye on every student’s action, especially if the strength of a class is more than 40. Finding that balance between appropriate cellphone use and knowing when to take a break and turn off the device is something we need to strive for. This may not be easy, but it is possible if teachers and students are willing to cooperate and put the work in.
Amanpreet,
At the beginning of your blog you mentioned how cell phones can actually be a cause for student bullying. This can happen just based on the different cell phones students have, or if students don’t have cell phones. I think that teachers often can see all the positives of cell phone use because we are mature and have more life experience and self discipline. We cannot expect this of children. Phones are often used in ways that are detrimental to classroom learning and children’s’ social life. Great blog post.
Cellphones can be a really great thing to bridge the digital divides and access gaps in our classroom. When used properly, and regulated, cellphones can be beneficial for learning and teaching. Students also need to learn how to properly engage with technology in a good way, and schools are a perfect place for that learning.
Debate 6 in equity and digital access in Canada debate eight I agree in Canada is there too much digital digital access even those in a large or marginalized poor family population there are people and places still using Internet with electronics I agree there is a degree of health impacts and concerns for example distractions or great concern for elementary students with too much electronic Internet use listen turn creates issues of isolation and this also leads to lack of outdoor physical activity for elementary students I witnessed this behavior with my 6 year old grandson and five year old granddaughter I also agree with the disagree side because the areas of flexibility small groups time and fewer distractions are key to adult learning on line I can’t say for children because I’m not I did not see this first hand there is also a comment or discussion regarding responsibility is reactive there needs to be security on security for online interaction new to the lack of control and on line pollution parents need to have clear information regarding release forms for Internet access the information is unknown and needs to be better defined