Mobile phones have altered our way of life to an unbelievable degree. Mobile phones are by far one of the greatest inventions due to their numerous uses. Day by day, they are becoming an essential part of our lives. Statistics show that about 60% of the world’s population use mobile phones. With the majority of that percentage being the youth. One way or the other, mobile phones have had an impact on the world. The portability of mobile phones make them more of a benefit than a detriment.
The use of mobile phones for education has been a debatable topic for a number of years now. There have been many arguments against the use of mobile phones in schools. Concerns such as it being a distraction, an avenue for cyberbullying and sexting have …show more content…
This can be achieved through the use of mobile phones. (Opinions: Should Students Be Allowed To Use Cellphones In School?, 2013) .Cell phones have become a matter of prestige and fashion statement, especially among the youth. If you have a latest handset then you can definitely impress others. (Vats, 2009) It may seem like this is not necessary and that students should be concentrating more on studies than on fashion. However, as stated so clearly by the Abraham Maslow’s Theory of Needs, the self-esteem needs must be satisfied before the self-actualization ones. Students tend to excel in other areas more when they have their self-esteem needs …show more content…
However, the use of mobile phones for education is far more appropriate. Mobile phones are much more affordable than laptops. The portability and affordance of mobile phones give them have an upper hand to laptops and tablets. In addition, laptops and tablets cannot perform every function a mobile phone can.
The use of mobile phones for education have so far been associated with just students during its discussions. What many people fail to realise is that, the use of mobile phones by the teachers and administration of the school is also necessary. Teachers use mobile phones for communication between each other. They also use mobile phones for most of the reasons students use them: research, planning and calculations. School administrations also make use of mobile phones for keeping in touch with students and parents.
With mobile apps and the Internet at their fingertips, teachers and students are now using phones as clickers to answer questions, providing feedback on student progress, and also to document labs, collaborate on group projects and capture teachers' notes, Milman said. (Higgins,
The use of mobile phones for education has been a debatable topic for a number of years now. There have been many arguments against the use of mobile phones in schools. Concerns such as it being a distraction, an avenue for cyberbullying and sexting have …show more content…
This can be achieved through the use of mobile phones. (Opinions: Should Students Be Allowed To Use Cellphones In School?, 2013) .Cell phones have become a matter of prestige and fashion statement, especially among the youth. If you have a latest handset then you can definitely impress others. (Vats, 2009) It may seem like this is not necessary and that students should be concentrating more on studies than on fashion. However, as stated so clearly by the Abraham Maslow’s Theory of Needs, the self-esteem needs must be satisfied before the self-actualization ones. Students tend to excel in other areas more when they have their self-esteem needs …show more content…
However, the use of mobile phones for education is far more appropriate. Mobile phones are much more affordable than laptops. The portability and affordance of mobile phones give them have an upper hand to laptops and tablets. In addition, laptops and tablets cannot perform every function a mobile phone can.
The use of mobile phones for education have so far been associated with just students during its discussions. What many people fail to realise is that, the use of mobile phones by the teachers and administration of the school is also necessary. Teachers use mobile phones for communication between each other. They also use mobile phones for most of the reasons students use them: research, planning and calculations. School administrations also make use of mobile phones for keeping in touch with students and parents.
With mobile apps and the Internet at their fingertips, teachers and students are now using phones as clickers to answer questions, providing feedback on student progress, and also to document labs, collaborate on group projects and capture teachers' notes, Milman said. (Higgins,