Why we should use our cellphones during school

By: Maranda Pierson and Olivia Neighbors Cell phones, during school?... • It causes a distraction to students during class • Students cheat on tests • Take and distribute photos of stud

By: Maranda Pierson

and Olivia Neighbors

Cell phones,

during school?

Why do schools have bans on cell phone use?

• It causes a distraction to students during class

• Students cheat on tests

• Take and distribute photos of students

• Cyberbullying

Why does BCMS have a ban on cell phones?

“Students use them inappropriately No one would learn Everyone would have their phones out texting etc., and as a principal, it is our job to protect the students.”

- Jeff Jennings- Principal of BCMS

In class:

The first time the teacher takes up the phone until

the end of the day.

The second and third time teacher will turn phone in

to the front office and the parent will have to pick it

up at the end of the day.

The fourth time is when the student will be put in ISS (In-school Suspension).

What if you are caught with your

phone?

Positives of being allowed to

use your phone.

 Use Internet for research

 Keep notes, calendar, and voice recorder handy

 Teachers could use Poll Everywhere for quick recall on student comprehension

Negatives of being allowed

to use your phone.

Cheating- students can share answers

during tests or store information about test

content to use during test

Harassment- students can take and

distribute inappropriate pictures of students

Stealing- phones could end up stolen

What do teachers think?

 Should students be able to use their phones during school?

- During part of the lesson yes, you could use Poll Everywhere and the Internet for research

- No, with today’s technology students will be able to look up any answer and therefore not get the benefit that they need

What do teachers think?

 Have you ever used cell phones in class for a school project or research?

- Yes for a project once and students were not responsible with the access Instead they had taken pictures of her classroom and posted

them on Facebook

Students’ responses:

 Why should we be able to use our phones during school?

- In case of an emergency, you could contact someone faster

- Extra-curricular activities reschedule plans