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This morning, a discussion between members of my PLN on Plurk got me thinking about rules in school that ban cell phone usage. In today's post I'm going to explore five reasons why banning cell phones in schools is bad policy and detrimental for our students.
- If we are preparing our students for life after school, we should allow them to use the tools they will be using when they get there. How many jobs can you think of right now where a smart phone is not beneficial? Mechanics order parts on their phone, engineers view blueprints, doctors calculate dosages, and grocers check inventory. The list is endless. By the time our students enter their professions the need to utilize mobile technology will be even stronger. Not preparing our students for that world is negligent.
