Why shouldn't middle school students be allowed to use mobile devices in class?
By mobile devices, I mean things like a cell phone, an iPod Touch, an iPhone, etc.
I'm asking so that I can get a reasonable viewpoint of why they shouldn't be allowed. I need to write an editorial for my language arts class, but I'm struggling to find any logical books or web pages that provide a possible counter argument.
If you have any reasonable ideas as to why mobile devices shouldn't be allowed in middle school classes, please tell me. (Please list All of your ideas!)
A) They distract students, and it's extremely rude
B) The enable cheating
C) Teachers have never appreciated people sending notes in class, and texts are that much worse
D) If they aren't off or silent the noises are a nuisance to everyone in class (and again, very rude)
Young minds like that are distracted enough as it is. Personally I don't think they should have phones or iPod touches at all at that age. If they are allowed the privilege it's very obvious they will abuse it. Grades will slip and they will develop a lack of pride in their work and won't be as driven.
They can be used to cheat. They can be distracting/annoying. They can get stolen.
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