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Debate on Cell Phone Usage in Class

The document discusses student and teacher opinions on whether cell phone use should be allowed in class. 18 students and 5 teachers participated in a survey. 3 students responded that cell phones should not be allowed at all due to causes of distraction and disrespect. 15 students and all teachers felt cell phones should be allowed minimally for emergencies, copying lessons, and focused engagement. No students or teachers thought cell phones should be allowed without limits.

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Debate on Cell Phone Usage in Class

The document discusses student and teacher opinions on whether cell phone use should be allowed in class. 18 students and 5 teachers participated in a survey. 3 students responded that cell phones should not be allowed at all due to causes of distraction and disrespect. 15 students and all teachers felt cell phones should be allowed minimally for emergencies, copying lessons, and focused engagement. No students or teachers thought cell phones should be allowed without limits.

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Shall the use of cell phones be allowed?

YES, BUT SHOULD BE YES, AS MUCH AS THEY


Student NO KEPT TO MINIMAL PLEASE TOTAL

1 1
2 1
3 1
4 1
5 1
6 1
7 1
8 1
9 1
10 1
11 1
12 1
13 1
14 1
15 1
16 1
17 1
18 1

Total 3 15 0 18
Teacher
1 1
2 1
3 1
4 1
5 1
Total 1 3 1 5
cell phones be allowed?
STUDENT TEACHER

NO

Cause distraction 3 1
Display of being disrespectful 3
School/Course Policy does not allow it 2 1
Impede Cognition 1
Lower Memory Retention 2

YES, BUT SHOULD BE KEPT TO MINIMAL


For emergency use 11 2
Expedite copying of lesson 7 2
Become focused/engaged during lecture 4 2
Use as learning device for viewing course-relted videos/presentations 9 3
Save course learning materials as future reference 10 3

YES, AS MUCH AS THEY PLEASE


Entitled to usage freedom
Use the device for future reference
Not an issue (does not distract) 1
Expedite copying of lesson
Reduce boredom
Theme Positive Effects
Students Teachers
1. Research 6 1
2. Notetaking/Recording Lesson 5 4
3. Focus in Classroom Discussion 2
4. Not falling asleep 2
5. to retrieve information 3
6. emergency 1
7. Will not make the student fall asleep 2
Negative Effects
Students Teachers
1. Distraction 16 2
2. Access sites not related to the classroom discussion. 1 1
3. Copying the lesson compared to taking pictures is better. 1 1

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