Why Cell Phones Should Be Allowed In School Essay

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    The use of cellphones in school has brought up debates all over the world. While some believe they are an advantage, others believe that they are a hindrance to the learning process. Despite the fact that smartphones can be used for important school activity such as research and time- management, they are also one of the main sources of classroom distractions. As a current student, I can attest to the fact that students often play games or text friends instead of listening to what is being taught

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    Have you ever wondered what would happen in an emergency and no one was able to use their phone in school? Or what if there was a school shooting at your child’s school and they had no way of contacting you? Many people look at the cons of having cell phones at school, but have you ever looked at the good side. Students need their cell phones at lunch because it solves a lot of problems. Having cell phones at lunch will help us be in contact with our parents, know what is going on throughout the

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    technology in schools has become a debate in many school districts around the world. This debate could definitely go either way, and both sides have very good reasons to support their claim. Schools should allow technology for three key reasons: the first reason is that technology could be used to educate students if used appropriately. The second reason is because people can use them to contact the police, or family in the case of an emergency. The final reason why technology should be used in the

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    Persuasive Essay Many people believe that bringing phones to school may cause distractions. However, a recent study has led more and more people to believe that phones could in fact be a powerful learning tool and also serve as a mobile computer. This is why individuals believe that phones should be allowed in school. The first reason for this is in case there is an emergency in the school. The second reason for this is Cell phones would eliminate the need for students to carry calculators and

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    assignments all on their phones instead of the traditional computer or paper. The question is, is it appropriate to use cell phones in school, or not? Schools across America are split between allowing cell phones in school or banning them. Co-writer of the article “Students Hail End of Cellphone Ban” states: “Our challenge is to make sure students understand that this is a privilege and not a God-given right” She said. “They use it properly or else”( Brody 2). In the past years, cell phones have become prevalent

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    Why Phones Should Be Allowed In Class What’s the big deal about having phones in class? Why do a lot of teachers hate students having them in class so much? Almost every day, at least one of my teachers has my class get out our devices to use an educational app. While it’s true that cell phones can cause distractions for students, they should be allowed in class because a ton of assignments are done on phones, they can be very helpful during emergencies, and they can help prepare a child for a future

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    smartphones is becoming more common, but at times the use of cell phones can cause problems for a school system. Cell phone usage during school has increased significantly since technology has allowed us to access the internet or social media and text or call anyone whenever we desire. In certain circumstances, however, the use of cell phones should not be allowed such as in class. Some students may face a challenge by putting their phone away just for a split second, and they cannot resist the urge

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    Cell Phone Ban Debate Even though phones can be used in school for educational purpose, as in taking test or getting research, they can also be a hazard. Many teachers and even parents are worried about whether or not phones need to be band. There are many reasons to why phones should or shouldn't be banned, but more of the problems that teachers run into are against cell phones not for. With kids bullying or being bullied through social media and even text and videos, cheating may occur, along

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    Is Having Cell Phones in School A Good Idea or Is it a Distraction? You wake up and realized that you forgot to study for your science so, you take a photo of your review packet and use that to cheat on the test. In the United States 3 out of 4 teens have cell phones. The ages go to 12-17 of having a phone. 78% of teens have a phone. 95% of the kids have social media on there phone. Even though some people want cell phones in school, other people think otherwise, We should definitely not be able

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    Over the years, school systems have put an awful image on cell phones. They have limited student usage on them and recently many school districts have decided to ban them completely. The students at Woodmore High School have been affected by this change in the 2017-2018 school year. Most students are not happy about the change and are wanting to return to the rule they had in previous years. The rule that stood before was, the teacher may decide if phones can be used during his/her class. One may

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