There’s no denying that technology is changing the face of education. Personal digital devices like laptops and tablets have unavoidably found their way from student’s homes to their classroom. Using phones in school is also allowed on some campuses.
In fact, you can charge your phone, take pictures of homework assignments, or put on your headphones and listen to music… all during the middle of class!
Yet other, more old-fashioned schools remain adamant on their stance against allowing personal devices, like cellphones, in school. Read WHY SMARTPHONES SHOULD BE ALLOWED IN SCHOOL.
Phones in school provide easy access to information.
Surely, during recitations, some students find it hard to keep up with their top classmates because they lack knowledge of their subject matter. If smartphones are allowed in school, students will have easy access to more information and therefore will be more participative during class discussion.
Being able to search up facts in just a few clicks is one of the biggest advantages of using technology. There will be more interesting debates and exchange of opinions inside the class since everyone has something to say.
Cellphones in school increase flexibility, convenience, and organization.
Smartphones make carrying around heavy textbooks, assignments, notes, and everything else in a backpack obsolete!
All these things can now be accessed anytime and anywhere from a portable, lightweight device. In addition, calendar and planner apps provide an opportunity for students to learn time management skills and keep their studies organized.
For example, a useful app called Remind helps students organize their assignments and sends them a text message when there’s an upcoming due date.