When mobile cell phones were first released, they were only really used by the wealthy business man; the phones were so large that it was near impossible to carry them around. But then something amazing happened, pay as you go mobile phones were released, and could be purchased by any one of any age. The design of handsets got smaller and sleeker, and the technology that was being loaded in to them was mind-blowing.
Then the inevitable happened and students all around the world started buying the latest phones, but how has this affected the current education sector? Let’s have a closer look.
Most schools have already signalled the cell phone as disruptive and distractive, and have set aside policies that forbid the use of them on school grounds. A major downside of these phones in class is that students can text there friends throughout lessons and miss out on hearing the teacher’s thoughts and opinions. Students can also cheat in exams by texting the answer to one another.
The modern day phone also comes equipt with cameras, these also add to the privacy pressure that schools around the world are facing. To eliminate this problem cell phones should be banned from being brought into school premises, or must be switched off throughout the day. There is no need to have phones switched on during the day, students should be at school to learn, not have fun. If there is a case of emergency, then parents know how to contact the school immediately.
Another use of the growing technology in these phones are games, with graphics getting more and more advanced, students would rather turn the volume low on there handsets and play games rather then listen to the teachers. Further advancements will see students connecting with there handsets online and playing with there friends throughout the classroom.
Distractions such as mobile cell phones do not belong in a school; there was no need for them in the past. So why have things changed? If you are concerned about your child’s education being affected at school, then you are 100% right to be. Kids having a cell phone throughout class will only end up causing bad activities. A way for schools to get around this would be to implement a block feature, so that while on the premises, mobile phones could not pick up any signal. Although this will not stop the use of playing games on the phone, it will effectively stop texting and cheating in class.
By: Musa Aykac
Posts Tagged ‘Cell Phone’
How Cell Phones Affect the School Environment April 19th, 2010
New Cell Phones, Latest Mobile Phone April 8th, 2010
Don’t Be Fooled When You Shop For New Cell Phones. When You Buy The Latest Mobile Phone, Make Sure It’s Really New.
So you’re thinking of buying the latest mobile phone and your friend says “Why not get a used cell phone? It’s cheaper and just as good!” Now that isn’t quite accurate. It may be true that you can get a fairly new second-hand cell phone at a cheaper price, but the question remains, why would you want to?
In the past, new cell phones used to be much more expensive and it was probably better to get a used mobile phone because of the price. But these days, it’s quite different. New cell phones are more reasonably priced and they come with great cell phone plans that you don’t want to miss out on. Obviously, you won’t be able to enjoy these offers when you buy a used phone.
It’s also true that you can still get some of the latest mobile phones when you buy them second-hand. But why would you want to buy a reconditioned phone? It may look like a new cell phone but you wouldn’t know if it has ever been broken or if any of its parts have been removed or replaced. If you’re shopping for the newest cell phones in the market, then you might as well get a brand new phone. The only reason you might want to get a used phone is because the mobile phone model that you’re interested in is either out-of-date or out of stock.
Honestly, if you’re looking to buy a new cell phone, then you might as well head to the store and get the latest mobile phone on offer. At the very least, you know that it’s new out of the box, and there is a negligible risk of your new cell phone breaking down for no apparent reason.
By: John Lim
Cell Phone Lovers Highlight These Mobile Phone Benefits March 26th, 2010
Cell phones have truly changed the way that life is lived in today’s world, sometimes in very subtle ways. For instance, as little as ten years ago, it was remarkably uncommon to be asked to turn off your cell phones before a movie, play, concert, or even while shopping. Now, these sorts of requests are commonly part of the introductory spiel that accompanies many events or may be even posted literally. This is just one example of the dozens of different ways that cell phones have found their way into daily life, which may explain why reverse phone lookups are now more popular than ever.
Reverse phone lookups are websites specifically built around making it easy to learn more about the owners of phone numbers in today’s highly technical world. In the past, white pages were the dominant phone research tools in use. However, white pages have a few flaws that make them ill equipped to deal with today’s phone users’ needs. White pages don’t contain listings for cell phones, which means, in a lot of ways, the white pages are obsolete. However, reverse phone lookups are just getting started where the white pages stop.
Reverse phone lookup websites can provide access to information about millions of different phone numbers. Unlike the white pages, searching a reverse phone lookup is fast and easy. Plus, with a reverse phone lookup, you can find almost any phone number, including cell phones. Because you’re searching over the Internet, you know that you’ll be able to get results in a timely manner, often less than a few minutes. All you need is the phone number, and you’ll be able to get the name and the address of that phone’s owner with little or no waiting time.
That’s why so many people choose to run a phone number search. It is a great way to find out more about strange calls, thus doing the job of the white pages, in a modern context.
By: Martin Verite
