1. Should Cell Phones be used in the Classroom? Shaneira Evans Education 320 Standard 1

2. Pros Cell phones can be used to check the spelling/definitions of a word, research a topic, and look up reference images. Cell phones can be used to check the spelling/definitions of a word, research a topic, and look up reference images. Mobile devices have the ability to play the role of a computer in a classroom. They have many features of a computer and are cheaper. Mobile devices have the ability to play the role of a computer in a classroom. They have many features of a computer and are cheaper. Students know how to use them and it could provide added benefits to communicate and help one another. Students know how to use them and it could provide added benefits to communicate and help one another.

3. Pros Mobile skills will be important in the future workforce. Mobile skills will be important in the future workforce. Cell phones bridge the digital divide (using the same too inside of the classroom as they do outside the classroom). Cell phones bridge the digital divide (using the same too inside of the classroom as they do outside the classroom). Students want to learn anytime, anywhere, anyplace, at any time. Students want to learn anytime, anywhere, anyplace, at any time.

4. Cons Cell phones are a distraction to the student as well as the class. Cell phones are a distraction to the student as well as the class. Cell phones can be used as a method of cheating. Cell phones can be used as a method of cheating. A student with a cell phone is an uninterested student, one with a short attention span who cares more about socializing than education. A student with a cell phone is an uninterested student, one with a short attention span who cares more about socializing than education. Cell phones claim they are a nuisance and a cheating device and can even be a danger. Cell phones claim they are a nuisance and a cheating device and can even be a danger.

5. Position Cell phones should be allowed in the classroom. They can bring a positive influence to the classroom and learning. Cell phones should be allowed in the classroom. They can bring a positive influence to the classroom and learning.

6. Reasons Cell phones are a means of learning. Cell phones are a means of learning. Assessments can be done through cell phone technology, such as oral quizzes, and text message homework assignments. Assessments can be done through cell phone technology, such as oral quizzes, and text message homework assignments. Cell phones can be used to gather information. Cell phones can be used to gather information.

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