“Smart” phones are getting smarter. Bringing them to school is a great and easy way to get smarter with the phone. Many people are aware of the impending argument on the cell phone usage at school. Some think a straight ban is the answer. Others think using cell phones to further enhance learning is the solution. Cell phones can be used in school to contact parents in an emergency, communicate with classmates about schoolwork, and used as an educational tool. Those against cell phone usage in school state that with phones, students can cheat on tests and plagiarize instead of using it properly. Students can get distracted while using it properly. Students can get distracted while using their cell phones, like playing app games instead of listening. Cell phones can impair students’ work, but shouldn’t the safety of the child come first? Parents fret over their child’s safety. Cell phones are another way for children to contact their parents in an emergency, and keeping their parents in their pockets. Grace …show more content…
(Should Schools Relax Cell Phone Policies?). The possibilities for communication doesn’t end there, easy access to classmates are a great way to utilize a cell phone’s communication feature. Cell phones can help students communicate with their classmates quietly and efficiently. “Imagine several students within a class or library, texting could be used for quietly sharing information,” “Cell Phones in School-Yes?” states, “Cell phones can be used as ways to collaborate with others while students needed to be quiet...Using texting, you can share information, indicate next steps, and even talk to the teacher.” Not only can cell phones make working easier, it can also help with the learning