Should mobile phones be allowed in class?

WHAT IS MOBILE PHONE?

• A portable, usually cordless telephone for use in cellular system.

• Movable , portable.

NEED TO INVENT A PHONE

Should Cell Phones be used in the Classroom?

PROS

Cell phones can be used to check the spelling/

definitions of a word, research

a topic, and look up

reference images.

When you record the class, you can listen later if you were unsure about a topic you went over.

To help you record teachers and listen in later.

Pictures & Videos for Projects

Most phones can take photos and videos for

projects to be done in class

There are many apps useful in class

Phones Can Be Used as Calendars

Phones Can Be Used as Calculators

If a person is slow taking notes, a picture can be taken of the notes and accessed later. Same for sending notes to absent classmates and even you can make notes in memo.

CONS

Cell phones are a distraction to the student as well as the class.

Cell phones can be used as a method of cheating.

Students can play games on the phone, watch videos & make phone calls and

miss their lessons

It induces jealousy and could be theft.

POSITION• Cell phones

should be allowed in the classroom. They can bring a positive influence to the classroom and learning.

REASONS• Cell phones are a

means of learning.• Assessments can be

done through cell phone technology, such as oral quizzes, and text message homework assignments.

• Cell phones can be used to gather information.

-SHIVANGI SHARMA