Children & Cellphones
Yay or Nay??
Why do children need cell phones?
-Social websites
-Contact parents
-Games
-Talk to friends
Do kids, at the age of 6, have a legit need for a cell phone?
Will your child have a cell phone?
How do you feel when you see groups of children on cell phones instead of socializing?
How will our classrooms be affected by kids recieving phones at an earlier age?
Pros:
-Children will be more familiar with technology at an earlier age.
-Phones could be integrated into your class. Apps can be a good tools for diverse learners.
Cons:
-Phones may be a distraction in the classroom.
-Phones can be a distraction at home (They may spend more time on their phone than doing their homework).
20% of children 6 to 11 own their own cell phones
-Why do students need a cell phone at such an early age?
-Will cellphones benefit or harm the child in the future?
Courtney Bojarski
How do I use my phone?
-Talking to family and friends
-Checking emails
-Playing games
How many hours do I use my phone a day?
-I typically use my phone whenever I am not in class or at work. I'd say that this would average out to about 5 hours a day.
When did I get my first cellphone?
-I got my first phone, which I believe was a "Razor", is 7th grade. I got a phone to be able to keep in contact with my parents when I was participating in after school activities.
Alicia Hartzler
- Snapchat
- Camera
- Email
I got my first phone when I was a freshman in high school. For more information on that check out my video.
Reya Smith
How I use my phone?
-Articles/ News
-Social Media (Instagram, Snapchat)
-Texting/Calling
On average I spend about 10 hours on my cell phone a day.
Monthly, I send/receive around 2,000 text messages.
My first ever cell phone was a boost mobile (chirp, chirp) "walkie talkie" phone when I was 12 to be used for emergencies only.
Rebecca Angelini
- Calling/texting family and friends
- Social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook)
- Snapchat
- Checking & sending emails
How much time do I spend on my phone?
- I am actively on my phone for about 7 hours a day. I mostly use my phone to communicate with friends that go to different colleges through texting and Snapchat.
When did I get my first cellphone?
- I got my first cell phone in 6th grade. My parents got me a phone mostly for security reason and also because i was apart of after school activities.