Distracting In School

These same devices that can enhance our learning can also backfire and detract from it. The same technology that allows teachers some benefit, professors also find a nuisance. The mobile phones that have basically become mobile computers are considered a major distraction because of the silent ringers, e-mails, and instant messages that interrupt us constantly while we are in class. Distraction is not the only worry to the teachers in classrooms worldwide; technology has also made cheating more easily. Stephanie Dunnewind states her point of view in Internet Creates New Opportunities for Cheating, but Also Learning that “More than three-quarters of public school students admitted to cheating on an exam in the past year, either by copying, using crib notes or helping another student. Some students justify dishonesty as a fairness issue”(113). The problem with students multi-tasking is that it takes awhile for our brains to get back into focus of what we were doing prior to the intrusion. Intrusions during class result in the students finding trouble with participating in the lesson getting their class work done. The technologies of the

Findings from a recent Ofsted report have shown that low-level disruption in the classroom is causing pupils to potentially lose up to one hour of learning each day, and that this may have a detrimental impact on their life chances (Ofsted, 2014). Difficulties managing behavior is a commonly reported source of stress and burnout among teachers, and is resulting in a substantial number leaving the profession within 5 years (Ford et al, 2012). Disruptive behaviour is not only stressful for teachers, but it can be unsettling for pupils, can hinder pupils enjoyment of school and can prevent pupils from fulfilling their potential (Gorard, 2010). Although there has never been a time when all pupils behaved well, all of the time (Viser, 2005), it is important that teachers have a good understanding of the challenges they may face in the classroom, and are equipped with effective strategies to help them manage classroom behaviour. After all, effective behaviour management and discipline in schools is a crucial to ensuring academic success and a positive and safe learning environment (Luisellia et al, 2005).

Technology has a huge impact on everyone. Despite the variety of age groups, we have all become dependent on using technology throughout our lives. With the use of smartphones, alarm clocks, headphones, and so forth, we have started to invest tech into our everyday lifestyle, where it is now a social norm. As we are moving rapidly into a tech-based world, the use of technology has been incorporated into classrooms. Teachers have introduced PowerPoints, chatrooms, online assignments and much more to make the classroom run smoothly and help students accomplish more from their learning. However, problems can arise with technology usage in the classroom. Through students being able to access technology, they can become distracted

Computers and technological devices have been heavily used in millions of elementary classrooms throughout the world. While many people believe this is a beneficial thing some think it is taking over the traditional ways of learning and damaging their social interaction. All the colors and sounds on the screen attract children and make them think that what they are learning is fun and enjoyable. Using computers in the classroom is very beneficial, but it should not be replacing traditional ways of education. As Elizabeth Bohnhorst, author of Floppy Disk Fallacies, stated “…computers are being used more and more frequently as a substitute for books, blackboards, and in some cases, the teachers themselves (251-252)”. Students will soon not have the need to bring pencils, paper, and even a backpack to class because everybody will be using computers as a means of learning. Moreover, computers should be used only as a tool to assist learners and make certain tasks accomplishable more efficiently while also keeping traditional ways of learning.

Personally, I believe that texting is disruptive in class. On the other hand, respect goes both ways. The video didn’t state what the professor’s policy on texting was, but destroying someone else’s property is a bit too much. The professor could have just confiscated the cell phone and returned the cell phone when a parent was present. An article starts with the mention “of a video showing a sheriff’s deputy body-slamming a South Carolina high school student over her use of a cellphone in class.” (Gerson, 2015). Disruption is a problem, but using violence is not the answer. Gerson wrote of different ways that some instructors are dealing with the usage of cell phones in class. One comment was that establishing policies that respected

When i’m not using technology I can focus and concentrate on content. Being able to focus can make the class more engaging and improve grades. Nicholas Carr stated that “ When we use our cellphones and our computer all the time we are always distracted.” Without technology we can be focused on the content we are studying and get more accomplished.”

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If we remove technology from schools, we would see students paying more attention to the teachers and better grades due to a lack of distraction. It is bad, yet it is also very good. In one part of the class, kids will be playing games on their Surfaces or doing stuff on their phones. Therefore, smartphones, texting, video games, iPads, Facebook, Web surfing and television do get me distracted and interrupt my learning. The rest of the class will usually be doing the work they’re supposed to do. But in reality, technology, whether it be a text, assignment, or game can be very distracting and attention-span

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The pro's outweighs the con's in this argument. While technology could distract students, it can just as easily hold their attention. As discussed when moving from a technological environment to a non technological one an adjustment period is necessary. Using technology in schools has a positive effect on the environment. Schools who use more technology in turn use less paper. Students with disabilities are no longer left behind with assistive technology. When these programs are in use students with disabilities have a better possibility to succeed. Students are being prepared for the future by becoming familiar with technology. Last but not least technology makes learning fun. Technology is always going to be around why shouldn't schools take advantage of all the

All children need to feel safe and respected, so they can learn and develop socially and emotionally however, behavioural disruptions can negatively affect the learning environment causing interruptions in the classroom. To manage behavioural disruptions effectively, it is important to consider the individual’s needs in relation to their situation and which behavioural strategy can best support the student. The main goal of behaviour intervention is to guide students to learn and manage their own behaviour (Meyer & Evans, 2012).

Many people claim that technology enhances students learning and teacher’s ability to educate. I agree that computers benefit student’s learning, but I also believe that the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. While students are able to write faster and understand concepts in a new way, they are risking their health when they use it too much. I am not saying that schools and communities should outlaw use of screens, I just think that people should make sure to not overuse it and ruin their health.

When a student uses a laptop in class, they don't consider checking their university assigned email a distraction. Also they don't consider doing non-academic task on their laptop when the teacher goes off on a tangent a misuse of their laptop. Therefore, the authors are completely correct in their results when they state that “Teachers are in a position to inform students about negative educational outcomes of laptop misuse, as well as to compare and contrast their views with the views of their students. (Faria et al., 2013,

In this case study, I will explore ways that are of hindrances to Edward in the classroom and how minimizing the distractions will be able to improve in accomplishing his work and tasks. I will be discussing how to make the most of the classroom through Edward being able to access the teacher without having distractions. Lastly, I will be discussing how rearranging the classroom would be beneficial to Edward in finishing his work and tasks without distractions around him to not focus.

We are in the classroom everyday focusing in our education targeting to get good grade but we face lot of classroom distractions .We students have different brain capacities, we think different ,we work different and we have contrasting opinion .Because we are diverse in many thing there will be lot of classroom distractions .We can even imagine how it will be in a classroom of all diverse students. Even in the best controlled classrooms, distractions will surely enter the classroom. The following are the main distractions in the classroom; using cell phone, student talking and unusual distractions.