Pros And Cons Of Having Cell Phones In School

Many students have cell phone devices in their possession at school (Brown). Cell phones are given to students by their parents to keep in contact with them during school, after school and in the event of an emergency (Brown). “Cell phones are everywhere and have undeniably become an integral part of everyday life” (Brown). In the past, cell phones were only used to make and receive phone calls. Now, they are used for many reasons. Cell phones are convenient and easy to use. Cell phones are not only used for communication, but they are also used for emailing, texting, cheating on exams and entertainment (Brown). Cell phones can be used anywhere and at any time. With the option to put a cell phone on silent or vibrate, they are more …show more content…
“Critics believe, however, that allowing these devices will only encourage their non-educational use in school, to the point where they will be a significant distraction for teachers and students and a potential tool for cheating” (Kiema). Although some teachers agree with the school policy of students not bringing their cell phones to school, there are still many teachers that are in agreement with students having cell phones at school (Kiema). The teachers that agree with students having cell phones in the classroom think it will help motivate the students to learn. The applications that are installed on mobile phones or mobile devices can be used as learning tool for students. It can also help the students engage more in the classroom and with other students. For this reason, having cell phones in the classroom can be a great learning experience for both the teachers and …show more content…
“Cell phones can also be used to help individuals cheat on exams because of their small size and access to endless information. The increased pressure to do well on tests makes this seem like a viable option” (Brown). There are a lot of students that uses their cell phones to look up information when taking a test (Miners). Also, they use their cell phones to ask a friend the answer to a question if they do not know it. Most students do not think there is anything wrong with using their cell phones while taking a test during class or sharing information with their classmates (Miners). Some students will do anything to make sure they get good grades in school in order to compete with their friends. Another reason why cell phones should not be allowed at school is because it allows students to use the phone inappropriately. Students may focus on what is going on around them instead of what is being taught in the classroom (Concordia Online Education). The cell phone can be used to mistreat, harass, or cause mental and physical harm to other students (Brown). Also, it can be used to make prank calls to other people during class. Not only do students make prank calls, but they also can distribute negative information and pictures of other students without their permission. “Using digital devices at school creates just that much more exposure and potential danger