Telephone Essay

I was born in May of 1996. During this time, there were major advances in technology. In January of 1996, Motorola released the first flip phone(CITE). Before this, phones were much bigger and bulkier. This was a big step in technology and it only continued to advance. Phones have continued to get smaller and have more functions. Today, people are dependent on their cell phone. Cell phones are not only used to talk on the phone, but are used to browse the internet, send emails, and a variety of…

Smartphones have taken over the world; it’s no surprise if a teenager doesn’t have one by the time they are in high school. In the article “Half of Teens Think They’re Addicted to Their Smartphones” by Kelly Wallace, it says, “50 percent of teens feel they are addicted to their mobile devices.” The number comes from a poll of about 1,240 kids, ages 12­18. I personally feel like I am not addicted to my smartphone due to a personal experience. During the summer, my phone was stolen and I had to…

I think cell phones should be banned .Cells phones bring a great joy to teens like me , but they need to be prohibited from school. Due to the misusing effects of cell phones, many states in the United States ban the use of cell phones in school. Banning cell phone can bring better success to many students like me because we would focus more on our academics. Cell phones bring mayhem, cause many students to focus on other objectives, and cause many students to drop out of school. Cells phone…

Most teens have some or complete access to a cell phone. Are there reasons to be concerned about how much time teens spend on cell phones? Are there some rules teens should make for themselves? Why do different parents have such differing opinions about their children using cell phones? These are the questions we will consider in this lesson. Activity 1 Watch this http://safeshare.tv/v/ss5624f95a85b66 (Links to an external site.) Open a Text Entry. Copy and paste the questions below into…

Should students be all allowed to use phones in school? Many people can agree that cell phones should be allowed in school and some can disagree with that statement. There are reasons that explain that cell phones are just a distraction to students or that cellphones can actually help them when they are needed. But what if some of the reasons cell phones should be allowed in school are for emergencies? Yes there has been many horrible things that go wrong in schools like…

Ethics Journal Entry 7 When I was in high school, I use to work for RadioShack. RadioShack sold electronic gadgets and wires. I got paid an hourly salary, but also had the opportunity to make extra money on certain products I sold. Some products that offered a little commission included dish satellites and cell phones. Cell phones provided the biggest commission, $20 per phone sold. Keep in mind this was before everyone had a cell phone. The cell phones only cost a penny, but the costumer had to…

In my opinion, cell phones should be allowed in school. Cell phones should be allowed in school because in a case of emergency they can contact the police, fire, and medical department. An evidence that proves my claim, in “Cell Phones in School: An Overview” by Beverly Ballaro and Jill Ginsburg it said “By the end of 1990s, a number of states had already repealed their bans on cell phones in school-for a very different reason.” They revoke the bans on cell phones because when the two tragedies…

Cell phones should be allowed in schools because students can use them in case there was an emergency, helps with getting them ready for jobs in the future, and they can be used for communication. One reason why schools should allow students to have them during the day is in case an emergency was to happen. Schools are always getting closed for something happening, whether it be a snow day, natural disasters, a threat, or someone inside the school that could potentially hurt students. There’s…

In today’s world, almost everybody including teenagers and kids own phones. Many schools including Cupertino Middle School have been banning students from taking out their phones at any time during school. They require students to keep their phone off and in their backpack at all times, blocking off all the useful materials you can access on your phone. Would you enjoy going to school knowing you can not use your phone? Students should have ability to take out their phones during school hours.…

Should cell phones be allowed in school? Most school now allows students to have cell phones but require them to be turned off during class because they can be disruptive and distracting. A 2010 Pew Research Center study found out that 65 percent of cell-owning teens bring their phones to school despite any bans that may be in place. The pros for cell phone use in school is: it’s easy for the students to get in touch with their parents, Can be used in Emergencies, Can be used if help is needed…