In my opinion, I don't think that cellphones can be used as educational tools. There are a lot of pros and cons for this, but the cons out way the pros. I've got pros that I believe are positive for this issue. One is that many cell phones allow access to Internet, which can help a student obtain answers to questions very quickly and easily.
This can help with studies as well as other simple daily questions like daily weather or finding directions to go someplace new. Some cell phones have tracking devices in which a parent or guardian can track where their child is to ensure that they are safe and where they are supposed to be at any moment.
The cons are cheating with cell phones has become a huge issue in many schools. Students can text answers under their desks during tests. Since many phones are now Internet compatible, children can sometimes even use a search engine on their phone to find answers to test questions. If the child is caught cheating they can face serious consequences from the school.
Another con would be cell phones can be very distracting from more important events in a child's life such as studying, doing homework, or even crossing the street. Studies have shown that children are more likely to be hit by a car if they are talking on a cell phone while crossing the street. Since cell phones can connect children to their friends and the Internet, they can take away from study or homework time.
In conclusion, cell phones, for the most part, are a distraction anywhere. Have you ever been on a bus or plane and somebody is carrying on a loud personal conversation? At a school, the distraction may be even greater than in a public place. There aren't many pros, but the single one is that parents are able to reach children but I'm not sure why parents have to keep such close contact with their children during the day. I am not in favor of cell phones in schools at all.
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