By: Paige Willhoite
For most schools, a common problem in classrooms is cell phones. Most teachers have a rule against it, but it’s not enforced. Most of the problem comes from having to use our phones in class for calculators and internet. It’s hard for teachers to know when we are on ours phones also.
Although, having phones in school isn’t completely bad. It teaches responsibility, students have to keep track of their phones or they could get in trouble with their parents. It helps with scheduling, when parents should pick their kids up from school and where to get them. Lastly, it helps with safety. If there is an emergency the parents are the first to know.
As much as it is an advantage, it’s also a disadvantage. One of teacher’s biggest problem is how much of a distraction it is. If kids are constantly on their phones they won’t learn anything so when they fail test and classes, teachers get blamed. One other problem with it is that it’s disrespectful to be on your phone while the teacher is talking.
Teachers have different systems that work in class. Some are more effective than others, if they work at all. So as a solution, we could leave our phones in our locker and bring them when needed.
Although, having phones in school isn’t completely bad. It teaches responsibility, students have to keep track of their phones or they could get in trouble with their parents. It helps with scheduling, when parents should pick their kids up from school and where to get them. Lastly, it helps with safety. If there is an emergency the parents are the first to know.
As much as it is an advantage, it’s also a disadvantage. One of teacher’s biggest problem is how much of a distraction it is. If kids are constantly on their phones they won’t learn anything so when they fail test and classes, teachers get blamed. One other problem with it is that it’s disrespectful to be on your phone while the teacher is talking.
Teachers have different systems that work in class. Some are more effective than others, if they work at all. So as a solution, we could leave our phones in our locker and bring them when needed.