Cell Phones in Schools

Why do some parents disagree with the policy of banning cell phones in schools?

• Parents believe that cell phones are a distraction for students.

• Parents think that cell phones are unnecessary for students.

• Parents want their children to have cell phones for emergencies and communication.

• Parents believe that cell phones are only used for cheating.

How can cell phones be beneficial for students during their commute to school?

• Students can use cell phones to play games and entertain themselves.

• Students can use cell phones to read or study for tests.

• Students can use cell phones to cyberbully their peers.

• Students can use cell phones to cheat on exams.

What percentage of Advanced Placement and National Writing Project teachers use cell phones for classroom activities?

• 27%

• 50%

• 73%

• 90%

How can using text messages to inform students and parents about classwork improve homework completion rates?

• Text messages can remind students to do their homework.

• Text messages can provide answers to homework questions.

• Text messages can motivate students to complete their homework.

• Text messages can help students cheat on their homework.

Why do some argue in favor of banning cell phones in classrooms?

• Cell phones can be a distraction for students.

• Cell phones can be used for cyberbullying.

• Cell phones can tempt students to cheat.

• Cell phones are unnecessary for educational purposes.

What is one way that students can cheat using cell phones during exams?

• Taking photos of exam answers and sending them to friends.

• Texting answers to each other during exams.

• Talking to friends in other classrooms during exams.

• Using cell phones to play games during exams.

When are students more likely to use cell phones to cheat?

• When they think their teachers don't care.

• When they are given too much work to do.

• When the work is too hard for them.

• When they want to help out their friends.

What should teachers do when they see students using cell phones inappropriately?

• Ignore the behavior and let students continue using their cell phones.

• Confiscate the cell phones and never return them to the students.

• Call out the students and explain the appropriate use of cell phones.

• Encourage other students to report their peers for using cell phones.

What does research suggest about the use of cell phones in classrooms?

• Cell phones should be completely banned in all schools.

• Cell phones should be allowed without any restrictions.

• Cell phones should only be used for emergencies.

• Cell phones can be used in a beneficial way with proper guidance.

What is the U.S. Department of Education's stance on schools and technology?

• Schools should avoid using digital technology.

• Schools should prioritize traditional teaching methods.

• Schools must go digital to stay competitive.

• Schools should ban cell phones and other devices.