I never thought these two aspects of society would be brought together and applied in an actual setting. This year, more than any other time I can remember, the idea of cell phones being implemented in the classroom has been brought quite regularly. When I was in school, I never would have imagined teachers encouraging the use of cell phones to aid in learning.
This week, I tried to rely only on my iPhone while in classes instead of my usual go to (my laptop). Smart phones make classroom work easy, as long as you’re not trying to type up your notes. I liked that I could look up a website or document readily without actually having to start up my computer.
I definitely would advocate for the use of cell phones in the classroom. I think that students, especially those who aren’t in college, aren’t likely to drag their computer around in class. Yes, there is the possibility that students can abuse this privilege, by texting or facebooking in class, but maybe they can show how responsible they can be. Hopefully teachers can see that the benefits outweigh the possible distractions.
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