Cell Phone Use In The Classroom

When the cell phone became very popular with students more and more schools started to ban them. They banned them for several reasons. One was they were afraid that it would cause a distraction to the students and the teachers. Another reason schools banned cell phones was because they were afraid that students would use them to cheat on tests. But now this is starting to change. More and more schools are starting to lift the cell phone ban. School boards are starting to realize that students don't just use their cell phones for txting. They also use them for internet access and for downloading videos and music. Maybe students can be more involved in their work if they get to use the technology that they are familiar with. Also teachers can become more aware of the latest technologies out there and see how they might benefit in the classroom.

This website discusses the use of cell phones in schools. It discusses the pros and cons of using cell phones in the classroom.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/4903/students_and_cell_phones_controversy_pg2.html?cat=9 




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