Keep Cell Phones out of Class!
They are not as helpful as you think...
Pay Attention!
- Using your cell phone during class is not only a distraction to you, but to your peers and even your teacher!
- Teachers and administrators are starting to crack down because of low standardized test scores
"And while it might seem unobtrusive, it can be distracting - not only for the student doing it, but for others in the class and even the teacher." said said Rep. Peter John Petrarca (D-Dist. 44, Lincoln, Johnston, Smithfield)
There is No Educational Improvement
- Cell phones can be used from making drug deals, to bullying and harrassment.. All during school
- New school policies allow cell phones to be fully confiscated during class hours.
“The new policy would allow teachers to confiscate devices that are used"
The Consequential Truth
- Many administrators demand hefty fines and legal action for any student caught sharing lewd or pornographic material.
- School firewalls are being reinforced to prevent breaching or the use of "Proxy" websites
Works Cited
"Bill Calls for Rules Prohibiting Texting in School." Targeted News Service [TNS] 21 Jan. 2012. Infotrac Newsstand. Web. 25 Mar. 2013.
Document URL
http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA277678173&v=2.1&u=trop76262&it=r&p=STND&sw=w
"School board to discuss ending cell phone ban." Leader-Telegram [Eau Claire, WI] 17 Apr. 2011. Infotrac Newsstand. Web. 25 Mar. 2013.
Document URL
http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA254197631&v=2.1&u=trop76262&it=r&p=STND&sw=w
"Proposed policy bans cell phones from restrooms." Montana Standard [Butte, MT] 18 May 2010. Infotrac Newsstand. Web. 25 Mar. 2013.
Document URL
http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA226640324&v=2.1&u=trop76262&it=r&p=STND&sw=w
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