...Editorial Should students be allowed to have cell phones in elementary and high schools? Personally, I believe students should be allowed to have cell phones in elementary and high schools. However, I don’t believe students should be allowed to use them during school hours. It is very useful for a student to have their phone after school when walking home just in case of an emergency. There are plenty of kids I know that get scared to walk home but have no choice. There are also a few kids I know that go to a friend’s house without asking. Being scared to walk home seems strange maybe, but, I know what this feels like. Being on the phone with my mom or friend helped me deal with my fear and to overcome it. It is also very nice to have a phone on you when you are getting a ride with a friend. This is because you can call your parent and let them know to save their gas. It’s a win win situation at that point. If it were allowed for elementary and high school kids to have their phones, I believe there would be less abduction’s that end badly. The reason I believe this is because with the new GPS apps on most phones these days, parents can track their child as long as the child has their phone on them. My older sister has wondered off without my mom’s permission and because of the AT&T family map GPS; she was able to track her down. Some abduction’s I have heard of happened at a bus stop or while a child was walking home from school. Having a phone on them could have made it possible...
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...Textbooks, Not Texting Cell phones in school have been a debated topic worldwide for the last decade. The question everyone asks is, “Should cell phones be allowed in school?” Personally I think cell phones are fantastic devices that people should have to communicate with each other. However, many people misuse the purpose of their cell phones. Therefore the cell phones should not belong in schools. There are many advantages and disadvantages of owning a cell phone. However, many students who own cell phones use them for the wrong reasons. Cells phones should not be allowed within schools to be used by students because they cause distractions, provoke cheating, and can be used for illegal purposes. Distractions Cell phones have many features and abilities that allow students to communicate, socialize etc. This leads to distraction and less concentration from students in school. The most significant feature of cell phones that leads to distraction is texting. Statistics verified that teens with cell phones send 440 text messages a week and 110 of those texts happen in the classroom. Text messaging has become the “future” method of passing notes in school. Examples of students’ texting in class, often behind the teachers back, will make the child lose out on the learning opportunity and affect their studies which soon lead to lower grades. Even if cell phones are not being used by the students, a cell phone that is not off and rings during class time, disrupts the whole...
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...believes that students should be allowed to bring mobile phones to school, we coming from the side of the honest government wholeheartedly propose and support the motion today simply because it has more advantages than disadvantages. I repeat, MOBILE PHONES SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO SCHOOL BY A STUDENT AS IT BRINGS MORE BENEFIT THAN HARM Now, I shall define the motion for today, students are define as youths who are growing, rebellious, emotional, fearless, often do what the like, not what is right and dare to take risks. Students are also define as children in primary and secondary school, Mobile phone are define as phones that are mobile and in recent times have evolved to smart phones. Schools are define as government institution of education in Malaysia As the prime minister, I will fulfill my role in presenting the first point entitled, safety among Malaysian students which is the closest link to the advantages of students bringing mobile phone to school. While my first minister shall be presenting the 2nd and 3rd point which is tech savvy brought about by the inception of mobile phone in school and mobile phone in school creates better teaching environment. My third minister however will not present any new points but he will refute all the false and presumptuous statements and obvious flaws pointed out by the opposition and tear down the oppositions’ mistaken cases into pieces Now to make sure that these students do not misuse the mobile phones. We are going to...
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...Essay Topic: use of cellphones in school Cell phones should be allowed to use in every school in the united states. Although cell phones can be a distraction during class time also can be helpful for students and teachers. There are many reasons to allowed students use their phones during school. The cellphone can provide safety to students and also it can be used as a learning tool for them. Instead of having schools wasting time trying to get rid of cellphones, we need more schools giving cellphones an educational usage for their students. Now almost every teenager own a cellphone, tablet, or a device used for entertainment. Many schools since these devices appeared have watching it as a problem for their institutions. Schools don't realize the real capacity of the cellphones. If schools start making students to use their cellphones to learn,research, and read it would be easier to learn. Students would not text or play with their phones because they would be learning on their phones. There are a lot of educational apps like electronic books,calculators, word processors educational games and they can access to educational websites. These things would improve every school and student of America. Not only better education improves a school also a very important factor is the safety. The main reason some parents buy cellphones to their children is because it provides safety to them. You dont know what can happen during school, students could have an accident , an attack or shooting...
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...things you probably shouldn’t have. Now, fast forward to Monday morning at school. You get pulled up to the principal's office and you both get in trouble for a fight between only the two of you and no one else. Not fair right? Students are badly punished for posting small comments about another person on social media when they aren’t even in school. And it is not fair for people to get in trouble for posting videos of fights because they are technically helping the administrators catch the students who actually where in the fight. Bullying leads to suicidal thoughts or actions to a person. The first reason that students should not be punished for what they do online is because they have the resources to post what they please, although it may not be the kindest or most appropriate. Teachers should not be given the right to look through student...
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...RESEARCH (Students and cell phones) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION 3-4 BODY School Emergencies 4 Reduced Emergencies 6 Staying Connected in a Time of Need 6 Unethical Usage 7 Cell Phone Abuse 8 Cell Phones in the Class Room 10 Limiting Student Use of Cell Phones 11 Short Term Solutions 11 CONCLUSION 12 REFERENCES 16 INTRODUCTION In modern society people rely on technology to stay connected and the cell phone is the most versatile way for them to do just that. Cell phones have become indispensable tools for far more than just making phone calls. They act as a mobile office, an Internet browsing device, a personal digital assistance, a calculator and more. The explosion of cell phone ownership in the last decade has presented a challenge for institutions of learning all over the United States. The concern has been raised that cell phones are disruptive to the students overall education. A district policy has not yet been standardized in all schools; while some allow them and implement an out of sight out of mind rule, others simply ban them from the campus. There was a time when parents would only buy a cell phone for their child to use during emergencies. Now it is not unusual to have a High School...
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...CELL PHONES IN SCHOOL Who doesn’t have a cell phone these days? The amazing thing about cell phones is that they are no longer just used for calling or texting. They have become an indispensable multi-tool wonder. Today’s cell phone is cutting-edge technology at your fingertips. With this in mind, should students be permitted to use cell phones in school? I believe they should not just be permitted to use cell phones, they should be required to use them. Cell phones don’t just allow students to stay connected with family and friends, they are also an excellent learning resource, and they encourage the responsible use of technology. To begin with, cell phones make it possible for students to stay in touch with family and friends. A student can call home and ask a family member to bring them a forgotten assignment or lunch money or to come pick them up if they are sick. Also, cell phones allow parents to keep track of their children’s whereabouts before, during, and after school. And, of course, there’s always the possibility of a student needing to contact a parent because of a dangerous situation. Thus, having a cell phone is like having a guardian angel. Students can also connect with friends, but not just because it’s a fun thing to do; my teacher asks us to text or email our friends when they are absent to let them know what’s going on in class and to inform them of any homework. When used responsibly, a cell phone can be an excellent communication...
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...Cell Phones Before internet was born, we had to research information in encyclopedias, libraries, or book stores. We communicated with people on landlines. Today, we have the internet conveniently located in our homes and cell phones. Advanced technology allows us to research an abundance of information all around the world. Dozens of websites and chat sites are everywhere ranging from educational, social, shopping, and gaming sites. Cellphones have evolved into smartphones and are no longer a luxury but a necessity because technology has become interlaced in our everyday lives. Technology causes schools technical hitches to keep up with the quick movement of change. One of the technical hitches that education leaders have to face is cell phone usage in classrooms. We want to believe that all students would act responsibly with cell phone usage in classrooms. In many cases, many students abuse policies. Cell phones in class should not be allowed because students can use them from cheating, disruptions, and cyber bullying. High school students may feel more tempted to cheat because they probably failed to study, have emotional/hormonal issues, or have involved themselves with the wrong crowds. High school is a very crucial time for humans because it is a transition in life from child hood to adult hood. These evolving students have parents at home that encourage strong education for future careers, demand respect, and analyze final grades. Students will...
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...not understand, please bring it to my attention as soon as possible. Our policies have been placed in this booklet so you will understand from the outset what is expected our players. This handbook was not made to disrupt the lines of communication between the coaches and the parents, but to encourage it. Participating in Softball is a privilege and not a right; we hold higher standards for girls who participate in softball than we would for those students who choose not to participate. The main goal for the Softball Program is to establish discipline for the girls. Without discipline we cannot achieve our goals that we have set for the team. Discipline is defined as “Training which corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character, behavior which results from such training; obedience to authority or rules; punishment meant to correct poor behavior”. The second goal of the Softball Program is to teach the girls how to work as a team to accomplish the teams and each individual player’s goals for the season. Remember, “ It ’s not the name that is on the back of the uniform i t ’s the nam e on t he front that counts ” . EXPECTATIONS 1. Players are expected to represent the community, school, and team with dignity and class at all times. 2. Players are expected to be at practice, on time and ready to work. 3. Players are expected to behave in the classroom, at school, and school sponsored events at all times. Failing is something inevitable, but misbehaving IS...
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...of the Student Resource Officer Deputy Ben Fields and the South Carolina student, I believe there are some valid reasons why this instance occurred. One reason being the teacher saw the student on her cell phone and asked her to put her phone away because there were no cell phones allowed in the class. This student defied the teachers order and continued to disrupt the class. The teacher asked her to leave and she refused therefore, the teacher called the assistant principal and again the student refused to leave the classroom. At this point the assistant principal called the SRO Deputy Ben Fields to contain the situation. Deputy Fields came into the classroom and spoke to the 16-year-old first stating “I treat you fair last year, right” the 16-year-old responded “I don’t know you.” Deputy Fields responded “you don’t know me? Deputy Fields then stated to the 16-year-old “I need you to come with me or I’m gonna make you.” The 16-year-old is heard saying “no” and Deputy Fields is also heard saying “C’mon, I am gonna get you up.” Deputy Fields, the teacher, and the assistant principal were all trying to get this 16-year-old to cooperate with them but she refused to obey with authority. Deputy Fields was allowed to use force because of this 16-year-old non-cooperation with authority. The Sheriff Lott, is quoted saying a student disrupts a classroom, disrupts the education process as well. When teachers are not allowed to teach, students cannot learn. Discipline in schools is a must...
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...Introduction INFORMATION Students at High Schools in St.Louis are not allowed to use cell phones during school hours. The Disciplinary actions for students caught using a cell phone are: First Violation: The device will be confiscated and a parent/guardian must schedule a conference at the school to retrieve item. Second Violation: The device will be confiscated, student fined P1,200.00, parent/guardian must schedule a conference to retrieve the item, and (1) day suspension of student. Third (or more) Violations: The device will be confiscated, student loses privileges of possessing electronic devices for 1 year, student fined P2,400.00, more suspension days and/or referred to Student Tribunal Court. School districts across the states have similar policies because cell phones and other electronic devices are seen as an interference to the learning process. On the other hand, there are arguments that these rules are too strict and school districts should find ways to embrace the cell phone technology used by students on a daily basis. LITERATURE CAUSE AND EFFECT In today’s fast-moving and globalised world it is almost impossible to imagine our day-to-day life without mobile-phones. It is one of the most successful inventions of the 20th century, which has become a convenient means of communication. Modern mobile phones perform many other functions as well; they can substitute for such devices as music players, cameras and organizers. Most of them also...
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...NEGATIVE Negative Disruption Tina Murray Grand Canyon University: EDU 536 Classroom management is best when students are following procedures and doing what is expect of them. Disruptions and misbehaviors are under control. The ideal classroom where students behave the way they are expected to. Classrooms like this are only found in heaven where perfection is the mainstream of life. Classroom disruptions happen in almost every classroom. Let’s be honest, it happens in every classroom not almost every classroom. Educators deal with students who have their own mind and want to control as much as they can. The frustrations of teachers with classroom management are caused by the negative classroom conditions or disruptions made by students. For the purposes of this investigation the following negative disruptions will be discussed in detail, talking without permission, disruptive noises, texting or computer usage, tardiness, sleeping in class, unpreparedness, insults, physical threats, and passing notes. One of the major classroom disruptions is talking during lecture, or shouting out comments without raising hands for permission. A student who talks either to other classmates or blurts out during lessons is rude and leads to more serious disruptive behavior (Linsin, 2009). A teacher allows her students to freely discuss the topic of discussion during class. Students are actively shouting out answers and the noise level gets high. To anyone looking in on this class from...
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...smartphones in class The number of kids with phones has just been blown out of the water the last couple of year. Four years ago, if any of the students in class had a phone, it was a dial-phone that maybe they could text on. And now , it’s all smartphones. It’s been an issue in schools, colleges, and universities across the country for quite some time. In fact, cellular phones were an early problem when students were distracted by phone calls and texts messaging, but now smartphones can do just about anything your computer or laptop can, but in an easily concealable handheld device. Assalamualaikum and a very good morning to our respective teachers and my fellow friends. Today I will be talking about the effects of smartphones. Smartphones is a cellular phone that performs many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, Internet access, and an operating system capable of running downloaded applications. Nowadays, most of the students own smartphones. According to an article posted in Trends in Ed, 50% of students own it. The use of phones is usually discouraged on the first day of class by teachers and professors, or talked about in the class syllabus with consequences for even the first infraction. After all, since smartphones pretty much allow you to do anything you want these days, having them in the classroom might be distracting students more than ever. Smartphones allow students to text, check, and interact on social networking...
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...LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS RULES 2013-2014 (REVISED 8/12/13) SCHOOL HOURS: The main building is open on school days from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Building security requires that these times be respected. INSTRUCTIONAL TIME/THE “LOWELL PLAN”: To comply with the requirement that students put in the necessary instructional minutes during the school day (Mods 1-20) under the “Lowell Plan,” students need to spend their out-of-class time in resource centers, the library, world language lab, tutorial centers, and departmental offices meeting with their teachers to work on school assignments and projects. STUDENT IDENTIFICATION: All students are required to have a Student I.D. card. I.D. photos must be taken by September and kept current for each school year. The students’ lunch numbers will be placed on the back of the Student I.D. Any faculty/staff member may request Student I.D. (and Locator Card) for validation of enrollment at Lowell. Students with lost I.D. or who have missed picture sessions must report to Room 127. ACADEMIC HONESTY: Cheating in any form (e.g., plagiarizing, copying homework, cheating on tests) will not be tolerated. A grade change, suspension, and a recommendation that the student be transferred from Lowell are among the consequences of dishonesty. MODIFIED OPEN CAMPUS FOR LUNCH MODS ONLY: The Lowell campus is a modified open campus during a student’s lunch mods only. However, Lowell does not recommend that students go to Stonestown or...
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...Eliminating Student Debt Bonnie Heath COM/156 August 29, 2010 Lori Wilson Eliminating Student Debt What I hope to accomplish in this paper is to show the reader that because of the predatory practices and shady deals with the different schools, credit card companies should not be allowed on campuses marketing to college students. The level of debt in society today is high enough and credit card companies do not need to be targeting college students just to increase their number of customers. Even though they should be allowed to market to college students because it is a good way to learn about credit cards and how to handle them responsibly, credit card companies should not be allowed on campuses to market to college students. College students already have enough debt as it is if they do not receive scholarships or help from their parents, and college students, fresh out of high school, do not know enough about personal finance and personal credit to be responsible about credit cards. I happen to agree with this statement because when one thinks about it, college students who do not have scholarships or help from their parents are already in enough debt as it is. One argument for credit card companies being allowed to market to college students is credit cards are a way for students on their own for the first time to establish a good credit score, which then can be used later in life to obtain loans for cars or homes. Credit card companies market to college students in the...
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