...No Cell after the Bell “No cell phones! Unbelievable, right?” Wrong! Almost everyone in today’s society owns a cell phone. Even though cell phones have become a fixture in everyday life, they still have no place in the classrooms. Some people may argue that these phones are essential in case of an emergency or for safety, but this does not change the fact that cell phones can be a distraction, can cause antisocial behavior, increase theft, and can be used for non-educational purposes like cheating, cyberbullying, and sexting. Most students are easily distracted in the class room; therefore, by allowing students to bring their cell phones to school will not only distract teachers, but also other students. An example of this is a cell phone ringing. If someone’s phone rings in class, it will cause everyone to lose focus of what is going on and pay more attention to the person whose phone rang. Other students are distracted by the many features on their phones’. Cell phones nowadays are like mini laptops. In “Updating Policy on Latest Risks for Students with Cell Phones in the School,” Vanessa St. Gerard discusses the negative and positive uses of cell phones in school. St. Gerard argues, “As technology continues to advance, more issues with cell phones and other electronic devices in schools will surely arise” (45). St. Gerard also points out, “Cell phones are not designed for simply making and receiving phone calls anymore. Advanced technology now developed for cell phones allows...
Words: 2003 - Pages: 9
...Position paper Essay Cell Phone Multitasking Versus Loss of Self Being The use of technology nowadays as texting and cell phones have become an important every day tools that many teenagers can’t live without it, to an extent that it controls people lives greatly. There are many needs regarding using cell phone and texting. One of the most important issues is its role in safety as people are not worried when being lost. Moreover it enables users to stay connected with family, colleagues and friends. Email access and surfing internet for educational purposes aids in using cell phones more especially by youth. Cell phones don’t just receive and place calls, but o it is used also in capturing nice moments, saving data, and can even...
Words: 1902 - Pages: 8
...Paper: The Harmful Effects of Cell Phones There are many reasons why people are concerned that cell phones might have the potential to cause harm physically and emotionally. Physical problems include certain types of cancer or other major health problems. However, one of three main factors that has researchers worried is that cell phones emit radio frequency energy (radio waves), a form of non-ionizing radiation. Another main concern about cell phone usage is the rapid increase of the device over a small period of time. Also as technology and cell phones increase, the quality of relationships have decreased because of the emotional attachment felt toward it. The biggest issue in using cellular devices is the radiation that the devices give off and the uncertainty if it is harmful or not. When looking at radiation, there are two types. One is Ionizing radiation (IR) – which is capable of causing changes in atoms or molecules in the body that can result in tissue damage such as cancer. Examples of ionizing radiation include x-rays, microwaves and gamma rays. The second one is non-ionizing radiation (NIR) – which doesn’t cause these changes, but can prompt molecules to vibrate. This can lead to rises in temperature, as well as other effects. Examples of non-ionizing radiation include ultraviolet radiation in sunlight, visible light, light bulbs, infrared radiation, microwave energy and radiofrequency energy. For example, RF radiation from a mobile phone has the biological effect...
Words: 1488 - Pages: 6
...Computers are convenient devices that many of us use daily. They have become a part of our lives, allowing us to work from home, stay in contact with friends or family, and keep track of important issues like finances, stocks and international news. There is literally a whole world of knowledge at our fingertips as soon as we log onto the World Wide Web. But have we become too reliant? Everybody remembers the sheer panic that occurred throughout the world when the millennium approached, talks of super viruses and quite literally, the end of civilization as we knew it. There are now computers made for three year olds! What happened to good old fashioned books? What happens to our literacy and grammatical skills if everything we write is automatically spellchecked by our computer? My verdict is that they are there to enhance our lives but we must not revolve around technology. We have to remember to go out once in awhile and experience the world. Not to be cooped up in a house spending hours watching Cops. Now I’m not saying that all technology is bad and we should stop the use of it completely. Computers make our lives easier and give us new ways to learn about the things that we’re interested in. They make it easier to record and organize information and entertain us with nearly endless variety of games. Medical operations and new advancements in the medical field have helped save millions of lives. An article by ABC news collaborated with MedPage Today to find out the...
Words: 1464 - Pages: 6
...16-year-old son doesn't forget his orthodontist appointment after school. P2] So Blair, who is on a conference call in his office in Saratoga, Calif., pulls out his cell phone and thumbs in a short message. "can u b @ sasaki @ 330," he asks. P3] Seconds later, Aaron, sitting at his desk at Saratoga High School, feels his cell phone vibrating in his pocket. He surreptitiously looks at the screen and quietly pumps in a response: "can b there @ 320." P4] Welcome to the future, where the family that texts together stays together. P5] Instant, fast, fun and cheap, texting — sending and receiving brief text messages on cell phones and other portable devices — has been the rage in Europe since the late '90s. Now it's making inroads in the USA. Early users love it, but some people worry that it will add yet another distraction to already overtasked lives. P6] Teens, techies and other early adopters leading the charge to text say it's a great way to communicate when they are too busy to talk or when making a call would be rude or impractical. Parents keep tabs on kids. Business people silently check facts in meetings. Young professionals text-flirt at concerts. And teens gossip with friends, anytime, anywhere. P7] Teens are especially ahead of the curve: 45% of Americans ages 12-19 have a cell phone, according to market research company Teenage Research Unlimited of Northbrook, Ill. And 37% of teen cell users also use text messaging, with numbers rising every year...
Words: 1828 - Pages: 8
...Electronic means of communication, such as emails, text messaging, and social networking websites, have become a worldwide social phenomenon. Do the stressors in our complicated lives or busy schedules leave us with little time to make a phone call or drop by for a visit? Do such technological advances in our society discourage face to face communication? Are individuals today feeling the pressures more than ever to fit in with their peers? Perhaps low self esteem issues, anxiety, or loneliness contribute to the need to feel loved or popular, such as chatting to a stranger on a dating website, or adding as many “friends” as you can on face book even though you don’t really know them. Or maybe these types of communication really have become a convenient and efficient way of communicating? In this paper I will examine the possible explanations for such a huge reliance on electronic communication, the potential advantages and disadvantages of such communication; including the effects of this communication on behaviour and relationships, as well as how electronic communication compares to face to face communication. The global cellular phone market is a multibillion dollar industry, where approximately half of all human beings on the planet own and use a cell phone (Reid, & Red, 2007). Choosing to text rather than talk is clearly a significant decision point when using a cell phone to connect with another person. Which method of contact is chosen will depend on the expectations...
Words: 3534 - Pages: 15
...class running smoothly. Through research, talking with teachers, and my own personal experience as a substitute teacher, I have identified what I feel to be 10 common negative influences in the classroom. When a teacher is able to identify negative behaviors quickly, they can redirect and stop the behavior before it becomes a serious problem. Inattentiveness is a negative behavior that every teacher has experienced at one time or another, myself included. Inattentiveness can take many different forms, such as sleeping, daydreaming, and idleness (Sun & Shek, 2012). While inattentiveness usually does not affect others learning, it is still a negative influence in the classroom. If one student is able to get away with, the rest believe they may as well. One way to avoid inattentiveness is to keep students engaged. Kounin’s approach to classroom management would work in this instance. Kounin’s approach outlines that keeping students engaged by presenting lessons that draw a student’s interest and keep students accountable by asking questions (Charles & Senter, 2011). If students know they are going to be called on, they are more likely to pay attention. If the problem is not enough sleep, that is a situation that should be discussed with parents. In my experience, when I suspect the issue is something at home, I discuss it with the school counselor and let her take it from there. Another negative behavior that can influence the teaching...
Words: 2220 - Pages: 9
...minute to think back, back before today started, back before this week started, and, how about, back before this year started. Do you remember just about what was going on at the time? It is unlikely that any recognition of the past would flash back to your memory unless it was monumental or important. However, one thing you would be able to retrace is whom you were talking to at the time, and even what you were talking to them about. With todays technology it makes it very easy to relive past conversations and go back to recorded moments. With modern day advances, individuals hold the ability to be able to capture a moment at anytime and share it around the world with whom they choose. We are also able to play games, entertain ourselves, see others, and talk to our friends at a single push of a button within just a couple of minutes. Technology continues to grow within industries making it easier to communicate and stay organized all due to a tiny handheld gadget. The better the technology the easier it is for people to stay connected with each other. Although there have been several groundbreaking inventions in history, it is noticed that the cell-phone has had a noticeable impact on society, especially among todays youth. With children now gaining access to a variety of these devices it is apparent that many lack basic elements in communicating. With a participant group of roughly twenty-five people, each student was asked to perform an “E-Fast” where the group would go certain...
Words: 1966 - Pages: 8
...Ethan Weisman 11/3/15 Prologue - The Woman in the Photograph What is the code name for the world’s first immortal human cells? HeLa How did Henrietta Lacks die? Cervix cancer How have her cells helped advance science? helped research genes the cause cancer helped make drugs to treat herpes leukemia influenza hemophilia Parkinson’s disease they have been used to study lactose digestion STD’s apendicitis human longevity mosquito mating the bad effects of working ins the sewers Part I - Life Chapter 1 - The Exam When Henrietta first tells her cousins Margaret and Sadie about the tumor, how does she describe it? Henrietta describes the pains as very painful, awful knot. Why did David Lacks take Henrietta to the public wards at John Hopkins...
Words: 1341 - Pages: 6
...parents that hoping for the success of their children. In fact, there are factors influencing academic achievement of a student in Malaysia. First of all, social life became a main factor to influence a student in especially from the family, friends and tutors where there might have both positive and negative impact upon the children. Apart from that, the advanced technology in this current era, co-curricular, physical evidence and personality of a student will also play their role in influencing their academic achievement. This article will discuss all the factors in depth for better understanding. Introduction: Technology There has always been a hot topic in news discussing students’ academic achievements every year, and this has become the main concern for the parents hoping for a bright future awaits for their children. Despite the odd, we often see students often panic before the major examination, burning midnight oil to strive their best to achieve flying colours. How do we determine the success of a student? In fact, there are numbers of factors influencing academic achievement of a student in Malaysia. This article will be discussing on every factors thoroughly to discover the factors that are able to cause serious impact upon academic achievements for a student. Personality Social What factors influence an academic achievement? ...
Words: 8071 - Pages: 33
...Computer literacy Denton Murray Jan 28 2013 Mobile Computing is evolving faster than lighting it would be wise to be knowledgeable about the subject. In this paper I will explain what mobile computing is and will give examples of present day devices and their used as well as give some examples of what the future may bring in the way we compute in the future. Mobile computing past, present and the future Over the past years we have evolved into a new era of mobile computing, one that guarantees a wide variety in application, improved usability, and faster networking. Apple’s iPhone 5 is a prime example for the trends were heading into, but there are plenty of other options on the rise. Google Android made its appearance in 2008, offering a great alternative to apple devices. Apple had control of almost all computing systems since it was the only platform that could be used in mobile computing. Google brought competition to Apple allowing people to have a choice and the competition caused by this has benefited the user by giving them more applications and quicker processing abilities. Before the Apple and Android platforms there were many simple computing devices. Including ring sized abacus and at one time there was a simple computer...
Words: 1182 - Pages: 5
...Is it really that important to stay connected during every hour of the day? According to Ian Mulgrew, a journalist/author from Canada, many accidents are blamed on distracted driving and most of the distractions are caused by cell phone usage. (Mulgrew) Many drivers today have such busy lives and never have time to get the things they need to do completed in one day’s time. This leaves them to get things done while on the road. Checking emails is a top priority for Americans and since many havsmartphonees, they will do it on the road as well as send text messages.There are many laws being established to try to prevent distracted driving from happening, although they can’t completely stop it. No matter what age the driver is, under no circumstance should they be texting while driving. Texting or using a cell phone while driving is very hazardous to yourself and the people surrounding you. One reason the majority of people are against this action is because it causes a great amount of car accidents every year. (Copeland) While driving, adults and teenagers cannot resist the urge to pick up their cell phone and send a text or respond to one. When the driver hears the vibrate or ring, nothing can stop them from checking the notification on their phone. As soon as the driver’s eyes meet their cellular device, their focus on the road is drawn away. In 2009, 5,474 lives were taken and 448,000 people got injured from car accidents from being distracted while driving, says the government...
Words: 2463 - Pages: 10
...Woman… – Personal Situation Analysis……………………………….Pg 8 Leadership Development Plan………………………………………………...…Pg 11 My Personal SWOT Analysis…………………………………………...………..Pg 16 Conclusion.……………………………………………...………………………….Pg 17 References…………………………………………………………………………Pg 18 Leadership Development Plan Introduction What I have written in my Leadership Develop Plan paper will show my strengths and weaknesses; what I need to accomplish to get to accomplish my goals; how long I have to reach my goals; how can I learn to run a business working in the organization that I am currently working in right now; how I can become the leader that I dream of becoming; what I can do better in my life to guarantee that I succeed. Answering all these questions will help me get further to accomplishing my success and receiving my Master’s degree, being able to buy a home, running a business and becoming successful in that business. My Leadership Journey When choosing my classes for my MBA, I thought that I would need to take a leadership class. I really was just picking classes that sounded good to me and that I thought that I should take that would show me how to run a business. I came upon the leadership development class and it did not hit me that this class would open my eyes to seeing what I was going to need to help me in succeeding in getting to that leadership position that I truly am seeking. I actually thought, well the sooner I get through this class the...
Words: 3464 - Pages: 14
...often referred to as cellular phones of cell phones. Each and every technology has its own advantages and disadvantages for students and mobile phone is one of them. Buying a mobile phone for your kid is easy, but think twice before buy that for them. In this current world, mobile phones are really essential for everyone’s life. But, it doesn’t mean that you can’t live a life without mobile phone. When we talk about school students, having a mobile phone is 50-50 chances of advantage and disadvantage. It’s all up to the student who uses the mobile phone. A student can improve themselves with the help of mobile phone; meanwhile the same student can spoil their life with the help of same mobile phone. Mobile phone is a wireless handheld device that allows users to make a call and send text messages among the other creatures. It’s all depending on how they use mobile phones. (Worthofread, 2015) As cell phones become increasingly prevalent among both adults and youth, many schools face an important question of policy -- whether or not to ban the phones on school grounds. Arguments both for and against allowing cell phones at schools tend to boil down to appropriate use and the effects of the phone's presence. Educators looking to make a decision for or against phones in the classroom generally need to look at both the positives and the negatives about allowing such devices. (Contributing Writers, 2010) According to (Green, 2013) Mobile phones has made many students’ life easier...
Words: 6876 - Pages: 28
...Electronic Devices Can Be an Educational Curse or Blessing I thought I had seen everything after watching middle school kids text-messaging during the funeral of one of my high school students. Then, our school had its first play in three years. Throughout the audience, parents' faces were aglow as they text-messaged throughout their children's performances. Mostly, I was a bear about electronic devices in class. Even during the worst of our school's gang-related violence, my students kept their cell phones out of sight and usually out of mind. Periodically, though, we would be working and I would see several students start to sneak a peak at their phones. Then we would hear shouting in classrooms and the halls and there would be a stampede of students, including mine, to a fight. I also saw the same thing in the gym. I would be playing ball with my students during my planning period and, all of a sudden, students from across the school and adults from the neighborhood would rush towards a brawl. Had our school been able to prevent abuses of the new technology, I believe, another of my former students would be alive today. On the other hand, when students needed to take a call during class, they knew I would not question their word. If a student asked to step outside to answer their phone, my response was "of course." If a kid made simple eye contact and pointed to a phone, I would just nod, and the student would handle business and then return to work. One year, I had such a small...
Words: 9266 - Pages: 38
