...Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Mobile Phones in Classrooms Posted by: Technology has changed almost everything. With the Internet and our mobile devices, everyone is now connected. Cell phones have become a necessity, more than just a luxury. And today, there is a very long standing debate about the use of mobile phones in the classroom This argument was brought about by the thin line between the advantages and disadvantages of fast connectivity in the present society, as listed below. Read along and decide for yourself whether allowing the use of mobile phones in the classroom is a good idea or not. Advantages of Mobile Phones in Classrooms The use of mobile phones in the classroom may be a prima facie bad idea, but mobile devices can also be beneficial inside the classroom. • Cell phones make students connected. With mobile phones, parents will be less worried since they can easily check on their children, and students can easily call for their parents in times of emergency. • Cell phones encourage collaborative learning. Students can share notes and reminders faster and easier with mobile devices. • Cell phones can be used as memory aids. Students can document their lessons by taking pictures and/or videos to enhance retention. With smart phones, learning can also be more interactive and fun. • Cell phones can be used as paper and pencil. Students can use their phones for taking down notes and even for saving reminders. Cell phones give access to a pool of...
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... Internet fraud is another big cybercrime I see continuing to grow if we don’t get a handle on it. I receive numerous emails stating that I have been awarded money due to some settlement, or that some banker wants me to help them or go into business with them. I think the biggest ways to safeguard against these threats is to monitor your children’s usage on social media sites, ensure you install up to date security software and don’t answer emails from people who you don’t know. * What are the advantages and disadvantages of synchronous and asynchronous learning in an online class with students from different professions living all over the United States – just like Ashford? I believe that there are advantages and disadvantages in both synchronous and asynchronous learning in online classes. In a synchronous learning, the biggest advantages I feel is being able to discuss material, ask questions, and interact with other classmates in real time. The biggest disadvantage is that it the school is almost handcuffed as to the areas of the world in which students can attend their school. As it states in chapter 8.4 in our text (Introduction to Computer Literacy, Bolwes, M.D. 2010, San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.), when it is noon in New York, it is...
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...Mobile Phone Technology - Disadvantages The development of mobile phones brought convenient and advantages to the world. Communication between people and people are easier and fast. Though, the disadvantages brought along with the fast grown technology cannot be ignored. These problems not only influenced people personally but also the society. Symptoms caused by the radiation of mobile phones are one of the most argued problems. Many scientists believe that the radiation from the mobile phones may cause the users to have different symptoms such as headache, earaches, blurring of vision and even causing cancer. Though, these problems are still under research. Mobile phone users are advice to reduce the usage on mobile phones if it is possible. Mobile phone addiction is a big social problem. Psychiatrists believe that mobile phone addiction is becoming one of the biggest non-drug addictions in the 21st century. Along with the age drop of the mobile phone users and the ease of prepaid method provide by the system operators, most teenagers now own their own mobile phone and network service. Teenagers are engaged on their mobile phones all the time, no matter on phone calls, using SMS text messages, personalising the mobile phones with ringtones and pictures etc. Besides this, many people are running after the lastest mobile phones. New models of mobile phones are released almost everyday. In order to get up-to-date, people tend to change their mobile...
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...America between the ages of twelve and seventeen are using the Internet(AndersonButcheretal., 2010). Ninety three percent of college student report having a Facebook account (Sheldon, 2008) and these numbers are only increasing. Social networking sites allow you to find and connect with just about anyone, from a coworker at your job to your childhood friend that you have known for thirty years. Social networks also enhance learning opportunities to students who want to explore deeper into a subject or for students that are having difficulties in school. But like every other good thing social networking has its ups but as well as it downs. Social networking can have many negative affect on children adolescents, and adults. For instance cyber bullying and privacy concern are a couple of issues people have today with social networking. One of social networking main use is for socialization and communication. Social networking is very convenient for children and adults with busy lives and schedules. Social networks like Facebook and Twitter make talking to people across the world as easy as a click of a button. Instead of waiting in class for that spring break to come as children to see old friends or those paid vacation days as an adult to go see distant family members, you could sit at your computer desk and see almost every event in their lives through constant updates and picture sharing on social networks. Many social networks bring joy...
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...Human Resource Management Training Proposal Connie Hazley Professor Renita Ellis Health Care Human Resource Management HAS – 320 February 24, 2014 Human Resource Management Training Proposal Human Resource (HR) planning is an important factor of strategic HR management. Human resource management is the process of determining the needs of the company. According to Harris (2005) the strategic plan of the organization is directly linked to HR management. In order for the company to run smoothly human resource management has the responsibility of making sure there is a balance of the cost of operation of the plant and workforce and establishment of industrial relations in the organization. According to Johnston (1996) the planning process has four steps, depending on the organization and the type of plan the company will implement; the first step of the planning process is to consider the existing HR capabilities of the organization. There should be a clear understanding of the skills, knowledge and abilities of current employees. The second step is forecasting, which involves setting attainable goals and getting the right people for the job with the rights skills for the required number of positions. The third step is gap analysis, which basically determines the organization current position to where the company would like to be in the future. The fourth step is developing HR strategies to support organizational strategies such as training, select and recruitment. Recruitment...
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...Advantages -Social media provide endless contact and socialization benefits Yes, there are more advantages than disadvantages in social media. Yes there is the risk that you will be spammed or information can be taken, but if you take the correct measures, these issues can be mitigated. Certain things should not be shared on social media sites, to include personal information, but social media can be used to network and market yourself and even products. Disadvantages -Disadvantage of media. Some of the disadvantages of media are, they give importance to some gossips. They spread it without thinking about the person and checking the news is real or not. In the case of terror attack media telecasts the situation as live and spread what is army going to do this will help terrorists to escape and resist the attack. And also different news on same topic when we read more than one news paper Knowing the disadvantages like this one here: Increased chances in cyber bullying, which often leads to emotional distress and even suicide, will make people weary of the social media and another disadvantages like this one: The chances of being hacked, especially if you disclose important, critical information will make people not use the social media. But on the other hand the advantages like this one here: Keep in contact with people who are from long distances look more appealing than a long distance phone bill because you know you can video chat on facebook and another advantages that...
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...“connected”? Social Media In todays world, media technology is a fundamental part of children’s lives. American children are heavily exposed to all forms of social media through many different channels of technology. Media is an instrument used as a form of communication, like a newspaper, radio, television, and the internet. Social Media is the main component of communication and is dramatically changing. Individuals can communicate with family and friends in more detail as more contents are created and shared on these social media websites. The most popular media used by children today are: the internet, cell phones, and a wide range are joining the social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace (The Future of Children, 2008). One advantage of social media is interacting with family and friends who may live across the world. It is a convenient source used to communicate and keep you connected with anyone who is short or long distance. Social media is used also to post announcements for family and friends giving them the capability to RSVP right online in a few short seconds. Studies show that...
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...Advantages and Disadvantages of Social Networking in English Language Learning POSTED ON AUGUST 3, 2013 Social Networking in Language Learning Introduction The world of technology and communication has changed rapidly during this millenium era. We can not avoid that and as a matter of fact we will be lag behind if we do not follow it. Information Communication and Technology or ICT has become the major role to bring the world into a more modern and develop. ICT has also shaped the world to be more dynamic than ever before. The world of education get the effect on the rapid changes of ICT. Education now have to adapt with the ICT, if not then there will create gap within education and the society. The education world now is also getting more improve by using ICT. Social Networking or Social Media such as facebook, twitter, WhatsApp and other alike is also product of the development in ICT. According to Wikipedia.com Social Media in Language Learning (SMLL) links interactive social media channels to language learning. This enables students to develop communication and language skills. Social media consist of interactive forms of media that allow users to interact with and publish to each other, generally by means of the internet. (Wikipedia.com). Not many people realize that social media that are used by so many people in the world can be used for language learning. Social media provides the learner with the possibility of participating in actual, real-time, relevant...
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...Advantage and disadvantage of joining the fraternity Term paper submitted to : Miss Rose Ann Villaruel as a partial fulfillment to the course English 2 (writing in the discipline) Submitted by : Escobia June Victor G. DATE : February 20 2014 OUTLINE Thesis statement: Although there are advantages of joining fraternity there are more disadvantages. I. Fraternity A.What is fraternity ? B.The main reason for joining fraternity. CTypes of fraternity. II.Disadvantage of Joining the Fraternity. A.Academic distraction. B.Hazing. C.Expenses III.Conclusion I. Fraternity A. what is fraternity? Fraternity is a group of people who formally organize for a common purpose , interest and pleasure. Fraternity or sorority is a group of men or women formed by a brotherhood or sisterhood and common goals and aspirations who make a commitment to each other for life. The members that form a fraternity or sorority share their efforts, friendship and knowledge. Together these members learn, grow and make the fraternity or sorority, commonly called a Greek organization, stronger. Their common experience builds ties that last a lifetime. Fraternities and sororities have been a part college campuses since the late 18th-century. These organizations are referred to as "Greek" because their names consist of Greek alphabet that serve as a reminder of the group’s values. The Greek alphabet is the script that has been used to write the Greek language...
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...in many ways including the child’s social development. I. Home Schooling vs. Public Schooling II. The Pros and Cons of Home Schooling A. Home schooling can benefit both students and parents by providing individual attention. B. Home schooling gives parents a sense of security. C. Home schooling puts financial strain on parents. D. Home schooling can cause slower social development. III. The Pros and Cons of Public Schooling A. Public schooling provides many free services. B. Public schooling allows both parents time to have a full time job. C. Public schooling allows students to participate in many activities, sports, and organizations. D. Public schooling makes students more likely to deal with bullying and peer pressure . D. Home Schooling vs Public Schooling: Which is Better? A. The pros of public schooling outweigh the cons, thus making public schooling the better choice. When children become of age, and it is time for them to start school, many parents question what is best for their child’s education, home schooling or public school. Both home schooling and public schooling has their pros and cons, but many parents often question which one is actually better for their child. Home schooling can sometimes provide a more direct and focused education than public schools. Public school is better in many ways including the child’s social development. Home schooling can be good for a child in many ways. They have a...
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...weight of all the electrons moved within days is 0.2 millions of a ounce * 2009 – With much faster Internet speeds being created, much faster and modern websites replace the old. 2015 – Shia Labeouf releases his 30-minute video causing a new era of memes on the Internet. Why the Internet was created The Internet was created with the creation of ARPANET in the 1960s. Originally funded by the U.S. department of defense, ARPANET worked by using packet switching to allow multiple computers to communicate on a single network. The Internet was created the by the U.S. to get a technical advantage over the USSR. Advantages and Disadvantages There are many advantages and disadvantage of the Internet. Many Advantages are the following: E-mail, Access Information, Shopping, Online chat, and downloading software. However the disadvantages are: Identity theft, hacking, viruses, cyber bullying, and fraud. Future Implications The Internet has many possible future implications. In my opinion is the Internet will evolve more and more as our technology and knowledge grows. The layout of the Internet is amazingly similar to...
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...A Novice Manager’s Tale of Woe Synopsis: The case study starts off by introducing Tricia Monet and how she was hired by the company Personal Reflections as an assistant manager for the Sioux City Store. Tricia was a middle child that had come from a family that was very close. (Note: this probably led/taught her to want to get along with those around her) Tricia had received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and her only real work experience had come from an accounting firm job that she worked for less than one year. The organization had a very structured hiring and training program, however the company lacked any formal ongoing/follow-up training program. Personal Reflection hiring practices included not allowing the store manager to have any involvement in the hiring decision. (Note: not good hiring practice could lead to animosity between workers) Sioux City store was set up to have one store manager and three assistant managers. When Tricia reported to work she was confronted by a disorganized store, a confrontational store manager (Heather Munson), and only one other assistant manager (one short). Within a month the other assistant manager quit and the store manager had gone on disability leave. Tricia was left to run the store by herself for over a month by herself and approximately 30 part-time employees. (Note: regional manager should have come to help) After 45 days of running the store by herself, management hired three assistant managers (Amy, Lori, and...
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...networks for people to sign up for and be members. Research shows that almost every teenager is an active member in one social media site, at least. Further research into the time that people spend online in these social networks per day is even alarming. The connection between teenagers and online social networks is a cause if concern. Adolescents use the social networks as a platform for creating friends and getting to know each other. However, despite the strong relation between teenagers and social networks, better precautions needed. While undergoing social networking activities, several disadvantages a teenager might suffer. The violations include an increase in immoral activities, violations of privacy, sexual violations, deceit, and cyber bullying (Dorsch and Greenberg 2009). Therefore, it would be of importance if teenagers receive education on the benefits and disadvantages of social network...
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...Laura Rough Draft How Cell Phones Have Changed Our Life Socially? (Patricia Seybold) “A lot of people think that the new economy is all about the internet. I think that it's being fueled by the internet - as well as by cell phones, digital assistants, and the like - but that it's really about customers.” Cellphones has changed us socially in many different ways, video chat, and text messaging, and keeping contact through different social networks wirelessly. Cell phones have changed the way people socially interact with each other. Nowadays, anyone anywhere can just pick up their cell phone and call each other at any time of the day or night. (Stewart 1). In the past when there were just house phones around, people could use the excuse “Sorry I wasn’t home to answer your call” but now, with the emerging of cell phones, people will get a hold of you somehow. Cell phones are considered to be your own personal property while house phones are considered to be used for the family. Cell phones depend on satellite and signal, which means anyone, can take their cell phones anywhere they choose, while house phones depend on the wires in the house which limits anyone from using it outside of the house. (Stewart 1). For example, someone could be on their house phone and their little brother could be eavesdropping on the conversation. No one would want that, would they? On the other hand, cell phones are more personal and most of them have Wi-Fi which leads them to be connected...
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...not always the option. Teaching your child different ways to be respectful: When you have done something wrong it is best to apologies (Sorry). Basic manners should be taught (Please and thank you). You are an influence to your child if you are respectful your child will also be respectful. Child centred approach: This usually occurs when the child is having problem for example depression or if a child is harming their self. Coming to the children centre help the child change their self. Also lets the child feel safe. Caring for the child makes them feel that they don't need to do anything to harm there self anymore. Suicide and Bullying is the highest rate in the UK making a child wanting to hurt their self. The advantage of this is that teachers would have less work to do and that children will participate more in this class. Disadvantage is that if there is group work some children have not be taught to socialize in a...
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