information from the lecture, and scored a full letter grade and a half higher on a multiple choice test than those students who were actively using their mobile phones. Theoretical and pedagogical implications are discussed. Keywords: Texting; Student Learning; Texting in the Classroom; Technology; Mobile Phone In modern classrooms,
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Abstract— A Smartphone is a very important in our life. It is use for many reasons such as for Internet and communication. According to a survey 80% teens aged between 12 and 18 have mobile phones & wireless devices and they are not just using cell phones to call their parents. They are using to access the internet & games more than adults. Excess use of smart phones are causes many diseases like cancer, Male infertility, Ear impairment, headache, migraine, depression etc. Keywords: Wireless devices;
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ADVANTAGES There are many advantages of Mobile Phones. A Mobile Phone can perform various functions, eliminating the need to be carrying around different gadgets for example a camera or camcorder. All Mobile Phones have a camera and video recorder built into them, this lets you capture memories when they happen and it is so easy to send the images or videos to your friends and family. Mobile Phones can cater to the needs of each and every person. You can get phones that are specially designed
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last time you checked your phone or your Facebook? Ever stop to think about how dependent people are on such devices. Everywhere you look there is someone on their phones staring down as if there life depended on that next text or the latest tweet. While some usage is fine and it is good for us to be in touch with others, there becomes a time when we need to ask ourselves, is this really worth it? The more dependent we become on our computers the lazier we are becoming. People need to take a stand
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conversation at hand which causes car accidents. One could say use of cell phone while operating a vehicle is just as bad as driving while intoxicated. Cell phones cause distractions for many teens. We all know that many teens love to chat. They also tend to chat when they are bored, or when they do not want to do homework. Teens with cell phones spend a lot of time texting or talking. A lot of teens are prone to walk and text while crossing the street; this causes them not to be aware of their surroundings
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does not matter how much the newer item costs because once the older device is turned in, one gets the newer one for a few dollars per month. A mere clap of the hand will turn the lights on, a verbal order to ‘siri’, will have your Iphone calling, texting and even surfing the internet. One does not need a remote to turn on the television, all is needed is to have a smart television and add voice commands to it. Car keys are becoming extinct; one just needs to push a button, a remote control or even
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How distractions will affect the driving? There are many factors which can distract a driver on the road. Distracted driving can occur any time a driver's attention is taken away from where they should be focusing their concentration - the driving task. There are many different types of distractions, both inside and outside the car. A physical distraction causes you to take your hands off the wheel, such as eating a sandwich. A mental distraction takes your mind away from the
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Distracted and reckless driving, a common killer of mankind. It's so easy to look away and not see the death speeding at you. To drive a little faster because you're getting impatient. If you drive recklessly or while distracted, then your chances of injury, fatal or otherwise, are higher. Distracted driving is paying more attention to something else and not the area around you. This includes texting and driving. Driving is all about paying attention to your surrounding and adjusting yourself from
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responsible driver for a Bid Day event or simply driving home for winter break, Kappa wants you to stay safe on the road. Please review these safe driving tips before getting behind the wheel. 1) Keep your cellphone off. Multiple studies indicate that using a cellphone while driving is the equivalent of driving drunk―that's even when using a hands-free phone. Using your phone in any way while driving may even be illegal in your state. Texting while driving is another dangerous way to lose focus on the
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Driver distraction is one of the primary factors of accidents, followed by drunk driving and speeding. It has become a major concern in safety and health measures taken by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The integration of information and communication technology has led mobile phones to constitute a major part of cognitive distraction, in association with visual, acoustic and manual distractions. Our aim is to utilize the capabilities of these mobile phones to identify a distracted
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