Cell Phones Vs Board Of Education Essay

Cell Phones vs. The Board of Education There is a new battle every decade in societies, more specifically in the classroom. There was passing around of notes, the upbringing of ipods and Mp3 players, and other new technology to distract kids from having a productive learning environment and absorb the material being administered. Over the years, a growing problem within the school system is the use of phones. Students around the country own a mobile phone and the usage of said device is controversial among the board of education. Cell phones should be banned in school hours to better students’ education. There are multiple reasons cell phones shouldn't be a part of an adolescent student’s learning experience. Most teachers see cell phones

Researchers have concluded that cell phones contribute to failure, rather than further achievements in education. Studies found by the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics state that there were 6.41% higher test scores in the schools that prohibited phone use out of the 91 schools they looked at. Some students say that using phones while working on independent work helps them focus, but research has said otherwise. Many students claim, “I concentrate better on my schoolwork when I’m listening to music” (Earl). This rationalization from students actually does the opposite than what was intended. Robert Earl says that people are, “little knowing about the data on multitasking and its deleterious effects on concentration and the ability to think clearly.” Peter Bregman finds that multitasking can reduce productivity by 40%, increase stress, and cause a decrease in IQ by ten points ( Earl). It was also found that attention spans are shorter and students have become more dependent on their device, according to Robert Earl. Students have become unable to solve the simplest of problems and lost their common sense about about math and science due to their dependency on mobile devices ( Earl). Many teachers, parents and administrators, “ need to agree that there is no substitute for sustained cognitive