I personally have mixed views on cell phone usage at schools. I don't think that cell phones should be used at all at the elementary school level. Students at this age should have all the resources that they need provided to them by the school and I don't think that they are responsible enough to be carrying around cell phones. At the Junior High and High School level, I think there could be some times that cell phones could be used as learning devices like some of the articles explained. I liked the idea of using cell phones as calculators, cameras on field trips, scavenger hunts, buzzers and for receiving assignments from teachers.
I have a daughter that is a junior at Grantsville High School and after reading the article about cell phone usage at GHS I have to say that I thought it was a little harsh. I agree with the students not using them for personal purposes during classtime but I think they should be able to use them during their free time at lunch. I know I have sent my daughter text messages while she is at school and I think she should be allowed to text me back during her lunch time. Also, I thought the $20 penalty fee was a lot to charge the student to get their cell phone back. We are definitely in world of electronic devices and the students are very smart in learning to use them. I still don't know how to use all the functions on my cell phone, but my kids sure do!!
This post is from Darlene Gilbert.
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I agree, I think that cellphones are fine at school during breaks, and at luch. The only problem with this, is that most children do not obey those rules, they end up in the classrooms, and end up distracting the students from what they are suppose to learn. I think that cellphones are okay as long as they stay in the lockers and not in the classrooms. :)
ReplyDeleteAs I said in an earlier post I think that cell phones are a huge distraction and shouldn't be used in the class room. However, I do agree that they can pull their cell phones out on break and during "their" time. But once the student enters the classroom, "their" time is over and it's the "teacher's" time. Once again the "no cell phone" rule is in place and it is to be put away and turned off.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. I too have mixed feelings about cell phones in elementary schools. As far as learning, I think at that level, students should learn how to do things the old fashioned way-paper and pencil. Also, some parents may not want their children to have a cell phone at that age. Additionally, some parents might not be able to afford a cell phone for their child or children.
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