Busy Signal
Should phones be aloud in schools?
The article " Busy Signal ", about cell phones and banning them to help students communicate face to face in stead of screen to screen is a very detailed article and has two sides to it. In the article it stats "Teachers hoped a mobile ban would reduce distraction". In my opinion that's not true because some students may need there phones for personal reasons not including checking Instagram or snap-chat but maybe due to it helping them in subjects or having a way to communicate with a family member in case of an emergency. I do use social media and google quit often but while i'm at school my focus is not on social media but yes I do go onto Google chrome a lot while i'm in class. You might be wondering if im aloud and yes I am because our school doesn't have a No phone rule because electronics are a big part of my learning also as a learning tool. But theirs also another side to my opinion that I also believe in and that is that student do also disobeying teachers and supervisors and do go on there phones to text friends, take pictures and just have a fun time doing what they should NOT be doing at school. There for allowing cell phones in schools are a risk but also a solution to problems.
As said in the article a researcher named Theirry Karsenti took a survey that shows 88% of the student's he surveyed are not allowed to use there phones in class and that didn't really surprise me because technology is just starting to be a really big part of schools and teaching methods. Teachers are now starting to get there students more involved and to participate online knowing its technology and that's what kids love these days.
Finally, I personally love using electronics and having the privilege to use them at school. I also know some schools may not have the same privileges as us to use all these things but the question is, Have they been given a chance? Banning elcetronics from schools due to something that has happened with them is understandable but techgnology is pretty big at the moment and I strongley belive all students should get to experiance them. I know "Busy signal" is not about giving students the right to try electronics and new technology but I thought it would be nice to have brought it up. Last but not least going back to my first question "should phones be aloud in schools?'' I say yes, What about you?
Why cell phones should be aloud in school. - https://kwikboost.com/7-reasons-students-allowed-use-cell-phones-school/
Why cell phones shouldnt be aloud in school. - http://www.stabroeknews.com/2012/opinion/letters/07/07/cell-phones-should-not-be-allowed-in-schools/
Your sentences are quite long in some areas and could be shortened. You should also check your spelling before publishing. I like how you engage the reader with your opening question and reinstating it at the end. I like that you are not afraid to voice your opinion. To answer your question, I do not think students should have their phones in school.
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