unimportant calls are made in the middle of classes, distracting messages are received, pranks are played and some illegal activities like cheating, copying, stealing and bullying are being carried out.
explained that there were many examples of cell phone abuse
“We could not believe it when the principal made the announcement’’
Cell phones and Southlake crime
think some of the problems will continue even if students do not have cell phones in class.
‘’A month ago, a cell phone survey, where around 1,000 students participated, showed clearly that only 15 % of students were using the cell phone in inappropriate and illegal ways,”
‘’After all, new technologies like cell phones are not only possessions. They represent the acquisition of new technological, social, and ethical skills.”
has decided to ban the use of cell phones in our school as some teachers and parents complained about the inappropriate use of those devices.
“Students do not need prohibition; instead they should be taught how to use these technologies in a responsible way’’
Pros and cons of using cell phones
Cell phones banned at Southlake school
