Should Students have their phones during school?

Ever since phones came to the world teachers have been strict to students to not have their phones in their backpack or pocket over the years. Some schools don’t even let their phones go into the classroom and they have to put their phone in their lockers. Today, the widespread use of cell phones in society and among teens has pushed districts to examine general bans. Most now allow students to carry cell phones with them to school but have put policies in place that limit their use to varying degrees during the school day. 



Some districts differ most notably in their approach to the use of cell phones in the classroom and the extent to which there are various parts that are linked up together into a phone which is what we have now. Some people who oppose allowing cell phones in the classroom argue that they cause a distraction in the class and can also be used for things like cheating, but the people that support cell phones in the classroom point to the educational potential of this tech, which allows students to solve math problems, take class notes, create digital media for projects depending on the class, and among other things. Also the phones don’t belong to the schools and that the students shouldn’t have to put their phones up since it’s their own property. 



In my opinion, I think that students shouldn’t put their phones in their locker or in a pouch depending on what school you go to and they should have their phone in their pocket or backpack and they use it for when they need it for class and they can handle it too. I also think that they shouldn’t put their phone in their locker or pouches because it’s their property and some people will be mad and that they shouldn’t put their phones up since it’s their property.

 

Should students have their phone during class?

Does it help the student work in class better?

 

https://scienceandliteracy.org/why-should-students-be-allowed-to-use-cell-phones-in-class/

https://student-tutor.com/blog/cell-phones-in-school/

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  • I don't think that students should be able to have their phones during class. People say they could look up answers with them, but the majority of students would just be on their phone playing games or not paying attention. I think that students should only be able to be on them in the hallways or study hall.

  • I think that students should be able to have there phones during school it can help them search for  answers and get the right answers. I think that it can really beifit students if they had there cell phones in school and if they used it right.

    • I agree with you because the answers are on their phone and the phone can teach them on how or what to do.

  • I think students should be able to have their phones as long as the teacher isn't doing a lesson or trying to explain something. If your just sitting in class bored I think you should be able to have your phone. as long as they get their work done and our respectful. 

    • I agree with you because some students will get bored and they will start to doze off and sleep in the class.

  • I think that students should be able to have their phones with them during class, I think that because they paid for them, the school shouldnt be able to tell you what to do with them. Also it is their learning they are hurting, not anyone elses, so they should be able to have their phone if they want.

    • I agree with you because it's the students property and not the school and if they're not paying attention then they should get asked to put it away.

  • I think students should be able to have their phone on them. As long as they are doing what they are supposed to, getting their work done, etc, they should be able to have access. 

    • I agree with you because students might not feel safe without their phone or they have an emergency.

  • I think students should have to do what the teacher asks them to do with their phone. If it is putting it in the pouches, keeping them in their bag, in their locker, or wherever. Ultimately it should be the teachers choice because it is their class and they might think it will distract the kids.

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