During the 2015-2016 school year at Mayfair, students were allowed to use their phones during passing period, snack, and lunch. In previous school years students were not allowed to use their phones during those times. Later on in the school year my history teacher, Mrs. McKay, had told me that she was one of the teachers who wanted to change the cellphone policy so that students could use their phones more freely. She told me that she wanted the cellphone policy to be changed because she felt that if students received more time to use their phones outside of class they would not use them in class.
Now that the school year is over I am reflecting back on what Mrs. McKay had said. In my opinion, I feel like giving us more time to use our phones outside will make us use them even more in class especially if the teacher is not strict with phones. Once students start using their phone they have a problem putting it down. Many of the other students in my English class could never put down or put away their phones once they were in class. It becomes especially hard to put our phones down when we are texting someone. I know that even before the cellphone policy was changed students still used their phones, but more students were scared of getting it taken and having to ask their parents to pick it up. How do you guys feel? Does using your phone outside of class make you want to use it even more in class or does it make you not want to use it and just wait?
I think that students mostly use their phones in class because they are bored, not because they used it during their free time and can't put it down. Using my phone outside of class doesn't really effect how much I want to use it in class. Usually when I am bored in class is when I begin wanting to use my phone.
ReplyDeleteI feel that using our phone outside is a big factor in people using phones in class. Personally I don't want to put my phone down when I go to class either, but it all comes down to restraint. If a student is able to restrain themselves from using their phone for about an hour then it's not a problem but otherwise, yeah it's a really hard and it almost feels impossible to stop
ReplyDeleteI didn't notice a significant change in the amount of people using their phones in class (However, I may just be oblivious to a change), and I think that people who are on their phones during class time probably would still be doing so under the "old" cell phone policy. I find that being able to use my phone during breaks gives me an opportunity to look up information if needed or kill time if wanted. It also allows you to contact people for something such a club meeting during lunch or something to that sort. I think the main factor in how often people use their devices in class is simply how lax or maybe oblivious the teacher is toward cell phones.
ReplyDeleteI think i'd have to agree with Lani on this one, because with the new rule of cell phones being accessible during snack, lunch, and passing period, I have seen more and more people on their phones. In my opinion, I don't think that it really affects how much students use their phones in class because when you use it outside of class, you are getting out your urge to text and go on social media in class. I barely have my phone out at snack, lunch or passing period because I am actually engaging in conversation with friends and enjoying my free time before class starts up again. I'd have to say that I am not one to use my phone in class either but I can see where everyone is going with their statements and opinions. Using our phones on a daily basis and having it with us constantly is a bad habit that I think we need to break. It is fine to use it once in a while, but students should not be using their phones during class because so much time is offered in the day where students are actually authorized to use their electronic devices now. It shouldn't be too hard, students need to distinguish when it is time for social hour, and when it is time to learn. That is kind of the purpose for school right?
ReplyDeleteI agree with Lani on this one. The students who do use their phones during class are bored. I myself have found that I wanted to check my phone when my teacher was talking about something that seemed boring to me. Our generation is so used to being on our phones 24/7 that when we are bored its kind of like a second nature to reach for our phones.
ReplyDeleteI think that the amount of people using their phones in class stayed about the same. Although people are not allowed to use their phones in class, if they are bored they will end up using it. I think being able to use your phones during lunch and passing periods may have a little effect of people using their phones in class, but it is probably mainly because they are bored.
ReplyDeleteI haven’t noticed any drastic changes within classrooms since the new policy was enforced, yet I feel student’s having easier access to their technology makes it easier to get side tracked by them. I understand the use of technology for educational purposes, but I will fail to see the importance of playing Pokémon Go while it is snack or lunch. Sending a simple text at snack can lead to a whole conversation during your following period. While I feel technology makes getting distracted easier, ultimately I feel we are responsible for our own learning so whether you want to text while your teacher is reviewing test answers, or pay attention is your own decision. Despite its distractions the technology policy has helped make information more available for educational reasons.
ReplyDeleteI feel that the cell phone policy in school is perfect just the way it is. However, students need to remember that gaining this policy is a privilege. We forget that authority can take away our policy just as much as they can bring it back. In my opinion, Mrs. Mckay is right because we get a certain amount of time throughout the day to use our phones to call parents so they can bring us lunch or call other friends to see where they are hanging out. When using our phones in class, I know which teachers are easy going about the situation and which teachers are not. I am not the type to have a full texting conversation with someone in school considering that most of my friends are in school and we can talk at lunch. I feel the phone policy does not affect my actions, but I see other students use the rule for no good and that may cause the policy to change back to what it was before. That would be horrible! Remember, cellphone use is a privilege!
ReplyDeleteThe cell phone policy, in my opinion, does not effect how much I want to use my phone everyday. Being able to use my cell phone outside of class has made me think less about using it in the classroom. Having this privilege has allowed me to take care of any urges that causes me to want to use my phone. I am able to quickly scroll through social media and take care of any messages I have received. For me, this cell phone policy has allowed me to stay more focused while I am in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteThe cellphone policy is fine the way it is and should be kept that way. Since students continue to use their phones in class, I believe it should be up to the teachers in helping to enforce no cellphone use in class. If a teacher seems like they don't care or they're not paying attention to the class it's easy for a student to use their phone. A teacher simply saying you can't use your phone in class does not give the same kind of warning as a teacher who lists disciplinary action for use of phone in class. However, a student must also be responsible in knowing when they can use their phone. We as students must have self discipline otherwise we will continue to destroy the cellphone policy. Cellphone use goes both ways in terms of enforcing when and when not to use it.
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