Schools have recently banned phones from their students because people can be on other things than school stuff like social media,but some people think u should have your phones at school because let's say you need a calculator because you forgot yours at home , you can just use your phone, if u have a important test u can use your phone to set a reminder , and if your parents need to get ahold of u cause the office is busy they can message you. You should be able to have your phone out for…
When it comes to the topic of public health and freedom, most of us will readily agree that freedom affects our health. Where this agreement usually ends, however, is on the question of how much freedom we should have. Whereas some are convinced that our freedom should be limited when it comes to health of other people, others maintain that freedom shouldn’t be limited when it comes to health. Although the freedom restrictions won’t please everyone, having restrictions on our public freedom is…
My legs ached. The crisp November air bit at my nose as well as my toes, I had missed my bus, and had to walk all the way home as a result of it. I was about half of the way home, and had already trudged on and on for about an hour. I caught a glimpse of a bench about fifty feet away and decided to indulge in a much deserved rest. Walking up to the bench I took a moment to examine my surroundings. The ice cracked under my feet. I loved that sound, have since I was a kid. I had also had a…
Running states Running is the passion of people as it helps the person to remains fit and enjoy the beauty of life. But one thing always stress the person is to hold the items while running? Do you live without your smartphone? You got an important call while you leave your mobile in the car as you need to run or live your life without identity card? These all are the important things you need to carry while you’re running but keeping these things in pocket will make you uncomfortable. This is…
The debate over whether or not cell phones should be utilized in the classroom has spiraled. According to the article “The Use of Mobile Devices in the College Classroom”, author Maryellen Weimer presents research and statistics to prove why cell phones should not be permitted for use in the classroom. However, there will always be distractions. If phones are taken up before class starts, students will find another way of becoming distracted whether it’s talking, passing notes, or zoning out…
In the article “Texting may be taking a toll” the author Katie Hafner explains how texting is affecting kids/teens in the world today. In “texting may be taking a toll”, Katie hafner states that physicians and psychologists are getting worried that texting is very well taking a toll on teens and that it's starting to cause sleeping issues and other issues in teens. Dr. Martin Joffe, who is a pediatrician in california surveyed many kids who says these kids/teens send hundreds of texts a day.…
Angela Castor, Journal Summary 5, 9/30/2016 Steven J. Seiler, PhD (2010). Hand on the Wheel, Mind on the Mobile: An Analysis of Social Factors Contributing to Texting While Driving. Journal of Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, volume 18, Number 2. Literature Review: Social life in the new millennium has been represented by instant connection to others through mobiles. Despite the benefits of remote easy connection, the number of fatalities associated with sending text…
In the article “Have Smart Phones Destroyed a Generation,” the writer discusses how the new world of technology has affected Millennials. The writer explains that millennials are highly individualistic people, but individualism has increased significantly since the Baby Boomer years arose. With this intention, the cause of such dramatic shifts in teen behavior was after the Great Recession and when most Americans started to own smartphones. The appearance of smartphones completely changed the…
Did you know that over 73% of all Americans own a cellular device? There has been more computers made in the the last five years, then there were kids who went to school in the 1920’s. First and foremost, cell phones are one of the biggest inventions we’ve had in the last 100 years. People use to have to walk and meet their friends if they wanted to talk. Nowadays all they have to do is press a couple of buttons. Back then mailmen didn’t just carry around boxes like they do now. They still…
Increasing studies show there are health risks to staying connected to the digital world. Learn how just the act of putting your cell phone down can make you happier. Do you ever think how often you check your phone? Whether it’s a text, a notification, or just to open the home screen and waste time? A study by Qualtrics and Accel found that young people check their phones up to 150 times per day. Another study done by Common Sense Media reported teens spend an average of 9 hours a day using…