Cellphones on Class

Now a days students are bringing cell phones to class and that's a debate for Teachers and Parents which makes the propper and principal question.

Can cellphones really benefits students in class?

Students check their phones in the classroom an average of more than 11 times a day

Almost all those occasions spending up to 20% of their in-class time texting, emailing, and checking social media.

But teachers also think about the correct use of device in class and how they can be an addition to learning process.

So.. How Cell Phones Can Be Used Effectively In the Classroom?

If they are properly managed, cell phones can be used as tools to help children learn in the classroom:

「Pros.」𓆏

★ Easy access to more information.
Cell phones can give students access to more information, letting them research more about a topic while having class discussions.

★ Incorporating digital platforms.
Using social media can keep students interested in class and encourage them to participate in the discussion.

★ Educational learning apps.
Cell phones give students access to tools and apps that can help them complete and stay on top of their class work.

★ Supplementing lessons with digital materials.
Teachers can take advantage of cell phones by providing students with resources to find more information about a topic.

「Cons.」𓆏

★ Distractions and interruptions.
When students use their cell phones to check social media and text their friends in class.

★ Cyberbullying.
Cell phones can also lead to increased problems with bullying on the schoolground.

★ Cheating.
Cell phones can be a helpful learning tool in class. But they can also be used by students to access information while taking a test, leading to cheating.

★ Disconnection from face-to-face activities
While cell phones can help encourage participation by offering different channels, this can also lead to less in-person discussion and fewer learning opportunities.

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