The Effects of Mobile Phones to the Edu
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM
Introduction
The mobile phone was not made on our society, it has made a crater. This technology has not just changed our daily lives, it has also many aspects of our culture. In our generation, mobile phones are still alive and popular around the world because in every year, there are new versions of mobile phones which is not just for communication but it is more on applications and it has a similarities in computer. Everyone has a mobile phone, especially the students, because it become necessary part of their everyday life. Between calling, texting, taking pictures, emailing, updating, social networks and surfing the web, mobile phones now have become more than just a way to call a friend and they have almost a required part of their wardrobe. Because they become prevalent, there was bound to be a point where people would feel mobile phones are problem especially to the academic performace of students.
Almost students, now a days, brought a cell phone to the school, especially the public schools, but it would not be much of a problem because it is usually used during lunch, breaks, right before and after class and during class when it seems safe to use. 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
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and/or videos to enhance retention. With smart phones, learning can also be more interactive and fun. Cell phones can be used as paper or pencil. Students can use their phones for taking down notes and even for saving reminders. But the best idea is the students should not be permitted to utilize cellphones during school hours and during both inside and outside a
THE PROBLEM
Introduction
The mobile phone was not made on our society, it has made a crater. This technology has not just changed our daily lives, it has also many aspects of our culture. In our generation, mobile phones are still alive and popular around the world because in every year, there are new versions of mobile phones which is not just for communication but it is more on applications and it has a similarities in computer. Everyone has a mobile phone, especially the students, because it become necessary part of their everyday life. Between calling, texting, taking pictures, emailing, updating, social networks and surfing the web, mobile phones now have become more than just a way to call a friend and they have almost a required part of their wardrobe. Because they become prevalent, there was bound to be a point where people would feel mobile phones are problem especially to the academic performace of students.
Almost students, now a days, brought a cell phone to the school, especially the public schools, but it would not be much of a problem because it is usually used during lunch, breaks, right before and after class and during class when it seems safe to use. 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
2
and/or videos to enhance retention. With smart phones, learning can also be more interactive and fun. Cell phones can be used as paper or pencil. Students can use their phones for taking down notes and even for saving reminders. But the best idea is the students should not be permitted to utilize cellphones during school hours and during both inside and outside a