The Distractions

Sam Anderson uses rhetorical appeals constantly throughout his writing in order to "capture the hearts" of his readers. By using the rhetorical appeals Anderson is able to either make himself credible, emotionally connect to the audience, and use stats to prove that technology is distracting us on a daily basis but we also need technology to get through life. Furthermore, Anderson does this because he wants to make his writing more exciting and grab the attention of his readers in order to keep…

People are beginning to develop a mental “connection” to their phone. I must admit that cell phones are a major distraction to the learning environment and I am guilty of checking my phone while in class. Although they can be a helpful tool, cell phones need to be eliminated from the classroom as much as possible. The second it takes to look at your phone could be the…

“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…

downsides tend to add up just as much, maybe even more, making the integration to a “Smart Classroom” more difficult for students and staff. Technology often poses as a distraction, a way to cheat, and even tries to replace teachers-- all very dangerous when regarding a child’s education. The most important of these negatives is distraction. When working with computers or tablets it is so easy to venture off into non educational sites. Students could easily access their Facebook or Twitter…

implications of the internet and the dangers that lurk beneath. Carr successfully describes how the internet manipulates human minds towards the decline and ultimately the destruction of one’s concentration and contemplation by the need for efficiency, distraction, and improving technology. The Internet is seen to make research instant and almost effortless. Carr says…

College students should be able to have pets in their dorm rooms. The first reason why college students should be able to have pets in their dorm rooms is because pets can help reduced stress. Pets need attention and when they want it they will beg for it. Taking a break to play with a pet can help distract the student and help them reduce stress. Another reason why college students should be able to have pets in their dorm room is because pets are known to help with anxiety and depression.…

saying that taking away cell phones decreases distraction in the classroom. Banning cell phones increased test scores especially low achieving students. “Low achieving students benefited most from the ban,with test scores increasing by 14.23 percent points of a standard deviation”(Truman). Truman says that low achieving student increase test scores without the distraction of cellphones. Banning cell phones increases intelligence. Without the distractions of cell phones intelligence will be…

As drivers, we face many instances of danger while behind the wheel: colliding with other drivers or even crashing in to pedestrians if a driver is not careful. The distraction of a driver only heightens said dangers and can be controlled. While some may argue that using a handheld cell phone while driving should be legal, they are wrong because without a law in place prohibiting this action, this will hinder drivers socially, economically, and politically. First, using our phones while…

Have you ever felt as though you were being watched? Did it make you feel uncomfortable or motivate you to do your best? The Hawthorne effect can be described as a change in behavior when subjects are being watched. Two behaviors can occur as a result from being watched; people either behave better than normal or display uneasiness. People behave better due to the attention they are receiving as a result they work harder and are more productive. One the contrary some people do not like to…

lessen legal and financial consequences. Opponents to banning cell phone use while driving believe it is not the only distraction to drivers. In the Drive- Safely homepage, author…