Should we take cell phones out of school? Is it even possible anymore?

[Unkotare]

Are you saying that you saw a change in your students after weed was legalized?

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Yes

 

[braalian]

Yes

Unless you’re doing adult education, your students still cannot buy weed

 

[frigidweirdo]

I am conflicted with this one. I understand the teacher's point of view that the cell phone is competition for the teacher....but I also understand tha parent's point of view that a cell phone represents a measure of safety in today's public education setting.

My Grandson has his entire curriculum on his I-phone and manages to do his homework and research sometimes all from his palm while at the same time learning Spanish. If anything I would say his handwriting skills probably suffer because of it but then again....how relevant is handwriting anymore?

I think the real question now is whether or not it is even possible to do this thing. I'm thinking the time has past for it .

JO

Depends what someone things the point of education is. If it's to create well balanced adults who are able to gain skills needed for the future, then get rid of the phones in schools.

If it's to create zombies... then keep the phones.

 

[Unkotare]

Unless you’re doing adult education, your students still cannot buy weed

You're funny.

 

[Unkotare]

nope, you are speaking of students..aka kids. So, tell me when it was legalized for them

Do you think it has gotten easier or more difficult for kids to get their hands on it since it has been legalized? They know where dad keeps his weed at home, and they have a friend of a friend who is "legally" old enough to buy. Hell, there is a pot shop literally around the corner from my school.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Do you think it has gotten easier or more difficult for kids to get their hands on it since it has been legalized? They know where dad keeps his weed at home, and they have a friend of a friend who is "legally" old enough to buy. Hell, there is a pot shop literally around the corner from my school.

I cannot imagine it being any easier than it was in the early 80s when I was in high school.

 

[Unkotare]

I cannot imagine it being any easier than it was in the early 80s when I was in high school.

It is.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

It is.

And you know this how?

 

[Unkotare]

And you know this how?

Because I see it every day.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Because I see it every day.

but you have no idea how easy it was to get back in the late 70s and early 80s living in the state of Florida.

So, you have nothing to compare it to

 

[Unkotare]

but you have no idea how easy it was to get back in the late 70s and early 80s ...

Yes I do.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Yes I do.

Damn, I did not realize we went to school together

 

[Unkotare]

Damn, I did not realize we went to school together

I was that kid copying your homework all the time.

 

[bdtex]

I am conflicted with this one. I understand the teacher's point of view that the cell phone is competition for the teacher....but I also understand tha parent's point of view that a cell phone represents a measure of safety in today's public education setting.

My Grandson has his entire curriculum on his I-phone and manages to do his homework and research sometimes all from his palm while at the same time learning Spanish. If anything I would say his handwriting skills probably suffer because of it but then again....how relevant is handwriting anymore?

I think the real question now is whether or not it is even possible to do this thing. I'm thinking the time has past for it .

JO

With all the school shootings, it's not possible to get cellphones out of schools. Parents won't allow that to happen.

 

[justoffal]

With all the school shootings, it's not possible to get cellphones out of schools. Parents won't allow that to happen.

Yeah....that crossed my mind

 

[AHZ]

I am conflicted with this one. I understand the teacher's point of view that the cell phone is competition for the teacher....but I also understand tha parent's point of view that a cell phone represents a measure of safety in today's public education setting.

My Grandson has his entire curriculum on his I-phone and manages to do his homework and research sometimes all from his palm while at the same time learning Spanish. If anything I would say his handwriting skills probably suffer because of it but then again....how relevant is handwriting anymore?

I think the real question now is whether or not it is even possible to do this thing. I'm thinking the time has past for it .

JO

of course it's possible.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

of course it's possible.

only if you get the parents to agree.

and even then there has to be exceptions made. My son is a Type-1 diabetic. Even in middle school his CGM was tied to his phone and that is how he monitored his blood sugars.

 

[Unkotare]

only if you get the parents to agree.

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The school sets the policy regarding the use of technology in the classroom.

 

[Unkotare]

Some of y'all sound like the students whining as if they can't live without their precious cell phones. As I frequently remind them, life went on before the little electronic pains in the ass came along. If family really needs to be contacted, students can go to the main office where they will be assisted in placing a call. If a student has a physical condition, he or she can go to the nurse as often as necessary to receive any required treatments or medications. Nobody NEEDS to text their girlfriend, listen to music all day, or take pointless selfies and the like.

 

[Unkotare]

I am conflicted with this one. I understand the teacher's point of view that the cell phone is competition for the teacher....but I also understand tha parent's point of view that a cell phone represents a measure of safety in today's public education setting.

My Grandson has his entire curriculum on his I-phone and manages to do his homework and research sometimes all from his palm while at the same time learning Spanish. If anything I would say his handwriting skills probably suffer because of it but then again....how relevant is handwriting anymore?

I think the real question now is whether or not it is even possible to do this thing. I'm thinking the time has past for it .

JO

I have yet to speak with a parent who insists that little Johnny MUST have a cell phone on his person 24/7. EVERY parent I have spoken to about the matter recognizes that the fucking devices are a menace to education.