As stated in Tinker v. Des Moines, “...[i]t could not be justified by a showing that the students’ activities would materially and substantially disrupt the work and discipline of the school”(Tinker v. Des Moines School District). This case justifies how important it is that the court repeatedly emphasizes the need to guarantee the absolute authority of the States and of the school officials, persistent with fundamental constitutional safeguards, to determine and control the conduct in the schools. Additionally, as expressed in the Bristol Student Handbook, “Access to the School District’s Technology is provided as a privilege and as an educational tool. In order to continue enjoying access to the Technology, each student must take responsibility for appropriate and lawful use of this privilege. Students are responsible for their behavior with the Technology just as they are in a classroom, school hallway or other School District property” (Upper Arlington Schools Students’ Handbook…
In recent discussions of the inclusion of technology in the classroom, a controversial aspect has been its…
Like any situation, there are pros and cons to both sides of the argument. According to Barshay (2014), “We had the money to buy them, but maybe not the best implementation. It became unsustainable” (p 1). Barshay is referring to a school in New Jersey that was able to acquire technology; however, they did not know how to properly use it in the classrooms. Not knowing how to integrate modern technology into a classroom setting is not a good enough reason to say giving students laptops is a bad idea. According to Hertz (2007), “The first step in successful tech integration is recognizing the change that may need to happen inside of yourself and in your approach to teaching” (p 1). Hertz argues that it is in fact possible to integrate technology into the classroom if the teachers are open to learning new ways to teach while incorporating technology. Another concern is addressed by Winnie Hu in an article about laptops in the classroom. Hu (2007) says, “The students at Liverpool High have used their school-issued laptops to exchange answers on tests, download pornography and hack into local businesses” (p 1). This article addresses some concerns that parents and teachers have about how much access their children are receiving. While it is possible to get distracted in class and find it tempting to share answers or look at inappropriate things such as pornography, it is…
With every society there will always be crime and with more children having more and more new gadgets that are must have then the crime rate against children will go up. This can lead to children getting physically hurt and mentally hurt as well. It can also make the child want to hurt someone for the item that another child has got. You have to focus on what is an acceptable amount of tech your child takes out with them also they need to be aware…
I hope that very soon, the board has a meeting and makes the use of cell phones legal in classrooms and…
The first solution is parents must partially abstain children from technology by limiting children’s screen time according to American Academy of Pediatrics. The reason is that children don’t need technology to learn just as how current icon don’t need technology to bring them to where they are now. Furthermore, even Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple does not fancy his children playing technology. In fact, when iPad first came out, he banned his children from using them. He has an orthodox functional family that have their dinner table talk. He leads by example to all the tech-savvy and ordinary people out there. The pros of this solution is that we can see the fruition of this solution as children without technology are still becoming the future leader. The con is that technology is evolving and it is unsure whether there is life without technology in the future. The solution will work for the time being before technology controls every aspect of our life.…
Did you know that more than half of the world’s students are using tablet computers? To all the students out there who are not lucky enough to even use a computer (at home or at school), I am deeply sorry for you since half of the people that are at the same age as you are surrounded by information, and are improving their knowledge of the world everyday. No worries! After this speech you will have all the rights to go against who ever would not let your school have laptops/computers. "How is it possible to convince my headmaster to let us have computers in school?” A Chinese proverb once said: “Do not confine your children to your own learning, for they were born in a different time.” It clearly states how the minds of the elders and the juniors are so different since they were born in different times or even centuries. Would you rather listen to a person who has a mind to create more possibilities and not stick to the old rules or a person who sticks any same old rules that their elders once told them and rule the school? I bet you most people would choose a person who creates more possibilities than an old man who sticks to the rules and not let the school have technology. I mean, what is the point of a school, which only has books and pencils, and never interact with visual presentations; it would make the students lives in to hell! When they grow up, what job would require them to only write in books and pencils? If your child does not know anything about technology, what can they even be when they grow up? Nothing is my answer to that. You might say an architect, but sadly, they do use computers too, since after they finish the planning and design of the building, they would have to scan it on a computer and send it out to the managers. Our lives depend on technology and computers. Kids in school used to write on paper and read out of books But the fact is, more and more kids in school…
Some people may argue that when using technology students will break the rules and not do what the devices are meant to be doing. Students are responsible enough to be trusted to do the work they are assigned, with the assistance of an electronic device. The schools that do believe in using technology to assist students, put rules in place to discipline students doing the wrong thing. If a child decides to break the rules then they will miss out on an education, so if they get a bad mark it will be their own fault for using their resources incorrectly. Students marks reflect on the way they used the technology, so they're effectively deciding what grade they receive by the way they use their device.…
Teachers must have a plan to limit off-task use of handheld devices while increasing student interest in using the devices as educational tools. In order to do this, teachers will need to explain and enforce consequences when the rules for using handheld devices are broken. Juli Di Chiro, a superintendent in Oregon, commented on misuses of technology in a recent article for the Ashland Daily Tidings. Di Chiro noted that “technology isn’t the root of the problem.” She then said, “It’s like any other misbehavior and we have to make sure if that does happen, that it’s a learning opportunity for our kids, so they understand that if they do those things that it’s not appropriate and we’ll need to redirect them” (Guzik 2). Di Chiro realizes that students regularly misbehave; they aren’t misbehaving simply because they have technology at their disposal. The real problem is the students’ attitude toward learning. When students do misbehave, restricting them from using technology for a short while will be advantageous as it will take away something that can enjoyably be used to learn. When students see that if used properly the handheld devices allow them an entertaining mode of learning, they should be less likely to misuse the devices in the future.…
Technology has also been able to greatly expand the access to education for many. There are also more opportunities for communication and collaboration in education. Technology is powerful and can help support and change education. This is also helping to make good education possible for everyone. Even though there are many positive things about advancing technology in education, there are still negative things about it.…
Today, people can’t imagine their life without their phones and tablets. Technology does have its benefits, but when the addiction starts trickling into young kids, most consequences are negative.…
He was introduced to technology at a young age by watching television and always having it on in the background. I think sometime parents use technology as a “babysitter” in order to keep their kids entertained and allow for time to do other things. Since he grew up with that constant entertainment throughout his whole life, I don’t think he knows know to entertain himself or even deal without that constant stimulus. Although there is a downside to technology when it concerns children, I know that there are definitely positives. My nephew sometimes has trouble with his homework, and I noticed that using the computer to look up different ways of explaining the topic has been a big help for him. Teachers are also providing different methods of doing homework, whether in a workbook or on the computer, and this has broken up the monotony that homework sometimes…
It was February 4,2013 9:00 a.m., a warm sunny day, when I decided to go to Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville Arkansas, after weeks of running fever non-stop, having killing sharp pains in my sides, getting sick constantly, and not being able to eat or drink anything. I was in so much pain I didn’t even bother changing out of my Elmo pajama pants and grey shirt. My mom and I arrived just a little before 10, sitting in the waiting room was extremely painful, because I couldn’t lay down, just lying down was painful enough. Watching the people go in and out I sat there falling asleep. 11:15 came around when I heard the doctor in a blue outfit call me name taking me back to the room. I lied in the bed talking to the doctor, having blood drawn, and going over the results he had said to my mom, “There is nothing showing up.…
Parents have a right to be concerned about their children on a screen more than being outside. Also they may not want to rush their child into learning at a young age, but having the child on a screen will not prohibit them from outdoor experience. Children should not be limited on screen time. A child who spends less time learning and more time outside will become a slow learner and also become unaware of a school setting. Technology will help the child prepare for their…
Technology is one of the greatest inventions of all time. Screen time is part of almost everyone's life every day. Many people believe that screen time is a big problem, yet that is not entirely true. Excessive screen time is harmful when turned into an addiction, yet a little screen time a day can be helpful. Parents believe that the best way to control screen time is to limit it at home. I believe that parents should not limit screen time at home because it can teach kids to be independent and help them to learn about the real world.…