Cell Phones

Cell Phones: Good or Bad? Many schools across the globe let students use their phones in class. May it be for research, music, or just to play games in downtime, the schools allow them to be on their phones. A lot of other schools disapprove of students having their cell phone out for any reason at all. I think that all schools should allow their students to have their phones for many different reasons. But some students will try to abuse it, which should not be allowed to take part in being allowed to be on their phones. First of all, some schools might not have the budget to have a computer cart for every classroom, or even just a couple that can be shared between teachers. Students being allowed to use their phones will reduce the amount of computers needed, ultimately using less of the schools budget. Even for the schools that do have the budget necessary to purchase and maintain a large number of computers, by needing less they will be able to use that money for another purpose within the school. With the students using their phones they can quickly get to any information needed, may it be a biography of somebody, or even just a quick little video to help them understand something. The teachers can plan out lessons on a website, so that all students can check the lesson plan at any time, even when they aren’t in that class or the teacher is out. There can even be reminders on that same website about homework, or any upcoming tests. Students should also be able to contact their parent/s or legal guardian/s for any emergencies, and vice versa. They would be able to have their parents bring them something that they left at home. If needed students could get in touch with their parents about any major sickness or injury very quickly. Parents could also remind their children about anything they have to do, like being picked up early, or just to go home a different way. As you can see, I have given a few reasons why cell phones should be allowed, and there