...Xinyuan He 658603124 ESL112 C Jill Tschopp Huang Spring 2016 Mobile Devices Should Be Allowed in Schools In classrooms, teachers always repeat that: “Please put your phones in your backpacks.” It is a well known truth that many schools prohibit the use of mobile devices like smart phones and iPads in class. Some experts and teachers believe that mobile devices can be very distractive and affect learning in a negative way. However, others argue that there are still some advantages of adoption of mobile devices in class that overweigh its disadvantages. Compare the argument from both sides, it is reasonable to adopt mobile devices like smart phones and iPads in class since mobile devices can help boost students’ learning, make study more funny and attractive and are as useful as personal computers in classrooms, but much cheaper, more achievable and convenient than them, and it is not that distractive as some people think. One reason to allow mobile devices usage in classroom is that they do help boost study. According to an online article 5 Free iPad Apps Students Can Use for Taking Notes, there are some useful applications that students can adopt in class to help them take notes more quickly and efficiently. One of them is inClass, which is an application that can help clarify notes for different courses and can store 4 kinds of notes: “typed notes, audio notes, video notes and pictures”. Compare to students who only take notes by hands, more study information can be recorded...
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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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...The Use of Cell Phones in Schools Rationale For better performance, advancement in technology has allowed mobile phones to perform various functions (Anderson, 2001). A cell phone is a great device, it can be used in education such as downloading educational apps and other educational materials (Anderson, 2001). In this case, there is a debate on whether they should be restricted in schools or they should be allowed as part of reference materials for their learning. Cell phones in classes will always cause distraction when lessons are on session, most of the students will spend most of their time playing games and watching videos instead of concentrating on their study, which leads to poor performance. The use of cell phones in schools leads to cheating. Students will use phones to send answers to questions to their friends, we have had so many cases of students been caught cheating using their cell phones. Cell phones are expensive and not everyone can afford, students without will be tempted to steal (Bianchi and Phillips, 2005). Everyone has his or her own opinion hence would like to be involved in the discussion to give to his or her own views about the topic. The best audiences to be involved in this kind of discussion are the students. The importance of the chosen topic is to give evidence on how students understand the social impacts of cell phones on life or work balance. The study is designed to provide the students with information on how the use of cell phones...
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...Mobile Devices in The Classroom Angel Aguilar RESEARCH WRITING WRTG 291 Annotated bibliography Gentile, M. (2012). The Importance of Managing iPads in the Classroom. Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, V78(N3), P.11-13. This article discusses a rising trend in the implementation of mobile devices into the education system. Ipad and tablets have worked their way into districts and IT managers have tackled the task of viewing the different vulnerabilities to the existing infrastructure concerning security and load management. Most devices come preexisting manufacture security features, but these features are usually deactivated from the manufacture in order to provide an open source concept. IT and district administrators look at the overview performance of the Ipad and mobile devices and to ensure optimal performance not only in hardware and software. Mobile devices cannot jeopardize the Current school privacy and security policies as each student will be allowed to access and manage their own user account. Cost of each device would have to be considered by district administrators, as each device would have a wide range of in price. Even Teacher will be tasked to apply current curriculum in class via apps, emails, and peer-to-peer configurations. In essence, this article overviews the importance of added safety features each Ipad will need and increasing flexibility teacher will have with their students. Higgins, J. (2013, August...
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...house 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...
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...Professor’s Name Course Date Argumentative Essay on the Use of Mobile Phones in Schools The use of mobile or cell phones in learning institutions, specifically schools, has elicited debate and bitter arguments, not only in the United States of America, but in the world as a whole. While part of society has supported the use of cell phones in schools, the other part has opposed their use bitterly. Mobile phone manufacturers, such as Apple and Samsung, have targeted students as their main market and thus they have designed various models with lots of features(what features mention it?)in order to attract them. Despite the fact that the use of mobile phones by students in schools can be used positively and constructively in order to enhance their learning, the same technological devices can be utilized negatively, which distracts them and their teachers and in turn disrupts the learning process. For instance, whilst the students can use mobile phones positively by accessing or downloading important academic materials from the worldwide web, the same can also be used to get access towards destructive pornographic(Change the pornographic to something else like distraction: talking to friends all the time- playing games- youtube-twitter-facebook… ) contents from online sources thus destroying students’ morals. There are various reasons as to why mobile phones should not be used by students in schools and other learning institutions through giving tangible evidence...
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...our students for life after school, we should allow them to use the tools they will be using when they get there. How many jobs can you think of right now where a smart phone is not beneficial? Mechanics order parts on their phone, engineers view blueprints, doctors calculate dosages, and grocers check inventory. The list is endless. By the time our students enter their professions the need to utilize mobile technology will be even stronger. Not preparing our students for that world is negligent. Tests that are so lacking in rigor that students can look up answers on a phone or get them from another student are lousy and outdated in a world where information is free and easy. We need to get used to the fact that kids don't need to know "stuff" nearly as much as they need to learn to use that "stuff." Tests of recall don't prepare our students for the world ahead. Kids know this - it's why they think school is irrelevant. Kids working together to find solutions to problems (collaboration) should be encouraged, not labeled as "cheating." Policies that ban cell phones because students might text each other are short-sighted. As Kevin Honeycutt is fond of saying, "Students used to pass notes on paper. We never banned paper." 2-The smartphones also allowed pupils to access revision websites, log into the school email system, or transfer electronic files between school and home. The study by researchers at Nottingham University involved 331 pupils in schools in Cambridgeshire...
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...Apptivity using QR Codes MR. DENNIS E. CABAIS Maysan National High School MATH Math Apptivity using QR Codes MATH Math Apptivity Using QR Codes Mr. Dennis E. Cabais Maysan National High School ABSTRACT A QR code (Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional matrix barcode that is readable by a QR code reader on devices such as iPads, iPhones, smart phones, android phones with built-in cameras or computers with cameras. The code consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background. The information encoded may be text, a URL link, a website, contact details, a link to a YouTube, a Google map, video, sound or other data. QR codes are common in Japan, and are one of the most popular types of two-dimensional barcodes. The QR code was designed to allow its contents to be decoded at high speed. This study is an experimental study, atleast five apptivities were created to test how effective the strategy is. Students were allowed to connect to the WIFI of the school (if the room is near the Computer Lab) and with the hotspot created by one of their classmates using her own smartphones. Lucky enough, that in one class there is atleast 6 smartphones/android phones. This scenario gave the class a chance to participate and do their tasks by groups. This study explored and analyzed teaching methods and processes that incorporate QR codes and mobile devices into the classroom. The primary data indicated that with QR codes it...
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...BYOD (Bring You Own Device) YT Strayer University Abstract BYOD (Bring You Own Device) promises many benefits such as greater innovation, better work-life balance and improved productivity, but it also increases pressure on IT to manage and secure devices and data. How to do BYOD successfully is a challenge. This paper discusses some of the pros and the cons of BYOD as well as an example of an organization that uses it. Bring Your Own Device BYOD is famous because it brings freedom, to employees and to employers. It means that workers can bring their own computers, tablet PCs, smartphones and other productivity and communication devices in their places of work for professional activities. While it is much appreciated by most, it comes with many drawbacks and has to be dealt with with particular caution. In this article, we look at how people in businesses are welcoming the idea, its pros and its cons. The Pros of BYOD Workplaces Organizations who implemented BYOD have several benefits such as: Enhanced Productivity. Mobile devices offer the benefits of convenience and speed. Sales executives can do their jobs while traveling, management can keep up with emails or review important documents on their tablets, and anyone can stay connected with their Smart phone. Smart phones have become a primary player in how workers communicate and share both work-related and personal data throughout the course of a day. Cost Savings. Within Bring Your Own Device environments, the...
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...Should Cell Phones Be Allowed in School? As society grows older and develops, technology seems to advance and augment with it as well. Many teachers hate the idea of phones at school. Unsurprisingly, the younger generation support the idea. There are several valid reasons as to why cell phones should be allowed in school. Firstly, cell phones can help salvage money. According to MediaSmarts who surveyed around 5400 school kids in each province and territory of Canada in 2014, they discovered that the majority of the kids in grades four through eleven had their own cell phone, while nearly one in four of the youngest children owned a mobile device. Having monitored cell phones in the classroom to use for schoolwork are very useful for teaching, considering many, many kids come to school which is not uncommon, allowing cell phone usage would make accessing the interest much easier and help schools save money. Not to mention, cell phones can help students be or become more organized. First of all, most students do not carry a paper planner or agenda. We all know that many of the agendas given out in the beginning of the year end up in the back of school lockers, at home in a closet or the trash. We need to incorporate their cell phones and or iPod Touch devices as their planner. That way, teachers can give them homework reminders, let them poll, and study using these devices. Having since it integrates with the personal calendar on the device, so students can be even more...
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...Positive Effects of Mobile Phones at School Having a backward perspective from the past up to the present, development on lifestyle and technology is definitely seen tangibly. With the mobile phones increasing demand on younger generation, there are positive effects towards the academic status of the students. From just a slow-paced communication system to a fast and advance method of communicating, all individuals are affected especially the younger generation which include students in schools. Technology has advanced beyond our wildest dreams in the past years. Schools have always struggled with the issue of making policies to control the latest and greatest technology used by students. Years ago schools struggled with pagers or beepers because they had a stigma of being linked to drug activity. Then the cell phone came on the scene and schools were overwhelmed with the task of trying to control the use of cell phones by students. Today, cell phones and other devices are used by millions of people across the country. Cell Phone technology has advanced to the point where they have the functions and capacity of a computer, allowing students and adults to access the internet, music, take pictures, send messages, etc. A controversy has arisen of whether educators and administrators should embrace cell phone technology and create lessons using the cell phone or continue to restrict use of cell phones during school hours. This has been the major issue towards adapting the new...
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...Ethical Consideration on the Use of Electronic Gadget in Malaysia Schools Nalni Devi Subramainama, Amizah Mohd Taffy Ganb, Devakumaran Rajamohanc a,b,c Master in Engineering Business Management Razak School of Engineering and Advanced Technology Universiti Teknologi Malaysia International Campus Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Abstract Due to demands to full fill necessity of K-economy towards Vision 2020, Malaysia is now on the race to create more Information Technology (IT) literate. Education sector has been targeted to be an introduction sector to implement Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools to advance learning and teaching processes. As such, Government of Malaysia has been working on few strategies to introduce electronic gadget applications in Malaysian schools to improve quality of education inclusively. In this study, we have conducted a survey to study the needs and acceptability of electronic gadgets such as mobile phones in schools, then analyzed outcome of survey accordingly. The result of the survey shows level of acceptance on the use of electronic gadget in schools and ethical consideration has been considered to decide best decision to overcome its negative impacts. Based on ethical consideration, the use of electronic gadgets in schools should be permitted as it brings more valuable benefits towards nation and society well-being. Malaysian to maintain high level of ethics and morality act to be able to use and handle knowledge well...
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...September 2013 Mobile Learning: Transforming Education, Engaging Students, and Improving Outcomes Darrell M. West INTRODUCTION E Darrell M. West is vice president and director of Governance Studies and holds the Douglas Dillon Chair. He is founding director of the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings. West’s studies include technology policy, electronic government, and mass media. ducation is at a critical juncture in the United States. It is vital for workforce development and economic prosperity, yet is in need of serious reform. American education was designed for agrarian and industrial eras, and does not provide all the skills needed for a 21st century economy.1 This creates major problems for young people about to enter the laborforce. Mobile learning represents a way to address a number of our educational problems. Devices such as smart phones and tablets enable innovation and help students, teachers, and parents gain access to digital content and personalized assessment vital for a post-industrial world. Mobile devices, used in conjunction with near universal 4G/3G wireless connectivity, are essential tools to improve learning for students. As noted by Irwin Jacobs, the founding chairman of Qualcomm, Inc., “always on, always connected mobile devices in the hands of students has the potential to dramatically improve educational outcomes.”2 This paper, part of our Mobile Economy Project, looks at ways that mobile devices with cellular connectivity...
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...Middle School Public Debate Progr am -- www.middleschooldebate.com Cellular phones should be allowed in schools Key Terms Sources Prohibition Education World Crisis Preparedness http://www.edu cation-world.com/a_issues/issues270.shtml Disruption Land line The Desert Sun: Schools May Allow Cellular Phones http://www.thedesertsun.com/news /stories2003/local/20030910021751.shtml MSN: Cell Phone Users More Polite http://www.msnbc.com/news/802842.asp?0si=-#BODY Fact Set • The average U.S. cellular phone user uses 490 minutes of cellular time per month. Late in 2002, cellular phone use in the U.S. overtook the use of landline service. • As of September 2003, it is estimated that one in three students aged 10 to 19 have a cellular phone. • In a September 2003 poll taken by an online mobile retail company only 10 percent of respondents said it was acceptable to talk on a cellular phone wh ile on school property, including classrooms. Arguments in favor of allowing cellular phones • Cellular phones are necessary for safety. Their use on September 11 demonstrates how helpful they are in allowing parents and students to contact each other in an emergency. • The Columbine attacks and other instances of school violence show how helpful it might be to give students the ability to contact emergency personnel while at school. • Schools can require that students tu rn off their cell phones during classe s, but students would still have them for use in an emergency...
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...Case Study: The University of Western Sydney trials ubiquitous internet access for students with Acer technology The University of Western Sydney is one of Australia's largest tertiary education institutions with six campuses across the Greater Western Sydney region. The campuses, located in Bankstown, Blacktown, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta and Penrith offer a variety of courses ranging from undergraduate level through to doctorate in a wide range of disciplines including Law, Medicine, Mathematics and Engineering, Science, Business, Psychology and Teaching and Education. As the pedagogical aspects of technology use have become more complex over the years, the University has faced unique IT challenges when providing their students with the necessary infrastructure and skills to prepare them for the workforce. From a desire to better incorporate the benefits of technology in their teaching methods and better prepare beginning teachers for a contemporary ICT enabled school learning environments, the University, through the School of Education, approached Acer Australia to assist in their Next Practice strategy and in particular the “Next Practice: Ubiquitous Access Pilot” program. Creating new learning experiences The overall planning, pedagogical approaches and the research aspects of the pilot were developed by a steering committee including the Dean, the PVC Teaching and Learning, academics from each of the three major pre-service teacher educations courses (Early Childhood...
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