As you know, cell phones are not allowed at school. Everyone has their opinion on how they are not good for anything, besides distracting the student. But has the person who controls this matter ever taken the time to think up all of the pros' cell phones could have on schools, and particularily students. Of course, during tests they should be banned, but as for during school hours, there are a lot of good things cell phone's could be used for. For one, they have a calculator. During math class, it is difficult remembering to carry a calculator in your binder, so just being able to take your phone out of your pocket and use a calculator is easy and quick. Some phones also have a metric conversion application, which makes converisons easier than your calculator.
Even if you don't own the IPhone, any other phone has most applications that would help during classes. Every phone comes with a calendar, so students can put their assignment due dates in it. This will help them finish on time, since they know when everything is due.
Teachers are always having to tell the students to quiet down, even when we are asking for help from our peers. Except, if we were able to ask for help via text, then our work would be done, and we would be quiet. Communication would happen through text so we can learn together.
Each thing, has a purpose for everything, and being able to have your phone at school would have more than one purpose. It would be the perfect mix of communication, collaboration, and creation.
