Cell phones

I dont think cell phones should be used in the classroom. My biggest reason for it is because not all kids are going to have a cell phone. If we are teaching how to use and and allowing students to use it to complete their work then those who have phones would be at an advantage to those who do not have cell phones.

The texts states that we need to be connecting our teaching to the real world and what better way for us to do that then to teach them how to use their phones. First thing that we as teachers would be battling is learning all the different types of phones so that we would be able to help all our students. Second, what can I teach a teenager about a cell phone that they do not already know. The teens that I know are teaching me how to use my phone. I feel that it would be a bigger distraction then a helpful tool.

The side for using cell phones did have some valid points such as utilizing the tools on the phones for practical things, but until the schools are able to provide the same phone and services for all students it will never work.