The cell phone has become a handheld computer an integral part of day-to-day technology. The question, therefore,
inevitably arises: Is it appropriate for students to use cell phones in schools? Some schools have adopted policies to ban cell
phone use in the classroom, but are these initiatives reasonable? Although they have limitations, cell phones can be used to
ensure student safety, help with job skill preparation, and aid in classroom instruction...
As students enroll in college and enter the workforce, cell phones will continue to be important. While some educators think
that cell phones are a distraction, cell phones should be seen instead as tools that improve student safety, employability, and
learning. Rather than arbitrarily banning cell phones, school administrators should work on developing technology guidelines
and lesson plans that include cell phone use in the classroom. New policies for the twenty-first century will benefit students,
teachers, and society.
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parents
educators
students
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