Why Cell Phones Should Be Allowed In School Essay

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    Cell phones have been part of American school culture since the early 1990s. Cell phones in school,is it a good thing or a bad thing? There are many reasons as to why they are acceptable for schools and why they are insignificant for schools. Cell phones have become a lifeline. We as a society have a love hate relationship with them.Sometimes we can't seem to function without them.This is a reason as to why many people want cell phones banned in schools. Having cell phones in schools is a great thing

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    Should students be able to use cell phones during class periods? This is a question a lot of students and parents have asked themselves. The invention of cell phones started a debate for many schools. Many schools accept the use of cell phones but experience a lot of frustration over them. There are many reasons for and against the use of cell phones in schools. People who support cell phone use in schools are usually teenagers. People who disagree with cell phone use in schools are usually

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    among people of all ages, are cell phones. Such technology is great for many uses, but it is not always appropriate in certain settings. The principal at my school has adopted a new policy that bans the use of cell phones during school hours. I support my principal’s decision. Cell phones can be distractions in many ways to students during school. They can cause conflicts between fellow students and between students and teachers. Allowing cell phones during school hours also basically gives students

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    what? Cell phones in a class room. Kinds using cell phones is class is a bad idea. They could be on inappropriate websites such as negative videos and games. These are some reasons why students should not be able to use their cell phones during class. Teachers and staffs just want children to do work on their cell phones without any problems out of them. Mean while some students may go tell the teacher if your on the wrong thing other than what your supposed to be on. If I was a parent I would not

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    The problem that is accuring at our school is that students are not allowed to use any type of electronics on the school bus. The parents find this policy unfair and think it should be lifted. This policy should not be lifted as the driver finds that the cell phones are distracting while driving. One of the reason why this policy should not be lifted is that students could take inappropriate pictures of other students without permission. The photo could be embarrassing to the other student

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    Should teachers let students have their phone in class? Many don't, currently most teachers do not let students use their devices during class time. In addition Cell Phones have become increasingly popular. According to the Huffington post “Millions more will join the ranks of smartphone users in the years ahead, as the remainder of the 92 percent of American adults who own cell phones upgrade their devices” this article illustrates that many people own cell phones and many more will soon. And most

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    Picture yourself at a new school. You don’t know your way around well and you have a very hard time finding your way around the school. Time after time you show up late to class. If students were allowed to have their phones in school you could have your phone to remind you, and maybe even access to a map, helping you get to class on time. Students should be allowed to have phones in school. Students could use them in case of an emergency, having phones teaches them responsibility, and they can

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    Technology is vastly improving to become the face of the universe. At a time when middle-class homes are filled with computers and mobile devices, schools are grappling with the question of how much technology to bring into the classrooms. Many teachers have given in and allowed their students to listen to music through their earbuds while doing individual classwork. Cellphones are working to become new sources for higher grades in the classroom. Newer functioned apps help to perform greater tasks

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    Could Cell Phones Make School Easier? Are cell phones making school harder for students? They might actually make it easier for the present and the future. Social media is getting more and more popular, and there won’t be any stopping it anytime soon. Yes, cell phones can be distracting, but students need cell phones in class because teachers assign lots of work on the internet, also, a student can choose to play on their phone instead of learning a lesson and get a zero on all their papers if

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    seen someone without a cell phone? These days cell phones have more features other than texting or calling. They now have touch screens and cool tools. Some phones, such as the iPhone, can tell you the weather, stock prices, where you are at, and it is even voice activated! Today 's cell phone is cutting-edge technology at your fingertips. With this being said, should students be allowed to have or use cell phones in school? I think that not only students should be allowed to use them, but required

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