1. SAFETY
A common argument made in favor of students having cell phones at school is the safety concern. They need cell phones in case of emergencies and need to be in contact with their parents. Others will argue that kids went ages without cellphones and managed just fine, so why all of a sudden to children need them to be safe? We do live in a different type of world these days and it usually means both parents are working and may be some physical distance away from their children. It also means more children are walking home on their own. Cell phones provide another layer of safety and security for children and parents a like.
2. B.Y.O.D. ( BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE )
Lets
face it, education budgets are tighter than they have ever been. To combat
this, students could bring their own device to school. A majority of students have ready access to
cell phones and these can be used for free in schools.This can save the
education system a vast amount of funds and can be a win-win for all.
Cell phones are not going away, that much is
clear. These devices are becoming more advanced
every single day and the modern technology is something our students need to
know. Not only do they enable students
access to the Internet and a variety of other communication networks, but they
often provide such applications as list builders, planners and other tools
which can be utilized by students. This
is differentiated learning right at their fingertips.
4.WAY OF THE FUTURE
Cell phones
are the way of the future. Instead of
spending time and energy making sure students do not bring them to school, we
should be investing that same energy into showing them how to use them
properly. This includes teaching online safety
as well as instruction on the huge amount of technological power and applications
they have in their hands. This will be a
life skill and it is the responsibility of educators to teach life skills.
5.THEY HAVE A MESSAGING FACILTY
which comes in handy for communication
(in a disciplined way within the school day).
6.THEY HAVE A REALLY GOOD ORGANIZER that can provide information about dates, events and as reminders of when assignments, homework or coursework needs to be handed in and is a good life skill for the children to practise and learn to use effectively.
6.THEY HAVE A REALLY GOOD ORGANIZER that can provide information about dates, events and as reminders of when assignments, homework or coursework needs to be handed in and is a good life skill for the children to practise and learn to use effectively.
