electronics in school

[lil_smiley_teacher]

The school that I teach at does not allow electronic devices. (disk men, Ipods, mp3 players) Cell phones are allowed as long as they are turned off. We, that is the teachers, are permitted to take these things away if the are present during teaching hours. DO u think this is fair? Should we have electronic devices in our schools? What are ways we can prevent "accidents" with these electronics.

I am asking these questions because they appeared in our school news letter, and i was the teacher selected to be the voice of the others (the other teachers) i also wanted to include other teachers as well please any advise will help and opinions!

thanks a bunch

[In the middle]

As a former core teacher and now tech teacher, I think electronic devices are wonderful, but they do have a place. The classroom is not the place for these devices during instruction time. They are distracting for students that do not have them, and interfer with teacher instruction for those that do have them. There are enough distractions for students. Cell phones enable students to keep in touch with family and friends, but while in school, this does not need to happen. When I send my kids to school, that is a safe institution, probably the last safe institution that many have.

If you are looking for support of allowing these things in the classroom and turned on, you will not get it from me.

[keysnan2]

I am a teacher and a mom of a high school student. I did not believe students needed to bring in and cell phones to school until my son's school had a lot of bomb scares. He was evacuated from his school so many times to so many locations , I did not know where he was. His teachers let my son use his own cell phone to call me at my school one time. The rest of the time I was in the dark if it was really a bomb or just another prank. His school also had many deaths in one year at a few of the schools in his district. We as a family were very scared. ( I teach in another district)
After that horrible year, we decided that my son needed a cell phone. He does not use it unless it is very important . He text messages me if his plans change after school....like if he needs to stay after school for some reason.
We have children in my Elementary school who now have small cell phones in their backpacks. THey told me that they have it in case they needed to call their parents to say that they are ok.......we had a few lockdowns at our schools....parents were not told why....kids text messaged their parents to tell them that they were fine and not to be worried.
This " day in age" we need to know that our children are safe. I even take my cell phone out to recess. If I need someone quickly , I have a phone to get help.
Nan

[Unregistered]

The school that I teach at does not allow electronic devices. (disk men, Ipods, mp3 players) Cell phones are allowed as long as they are turned off. We, that is the teachers, are permitted to take these things away if the are present during teaching hours. DO u think this is fair? Should we have electronic devices in our schools? What are ways we can prevent "accidents" with these electronics.

I am asking these questions because they appeared in our school news letter, and i was the teacher selected to be the voice of the others (the other teachers) i also wanted to include other teachers as well please any advise will help and opinions!

thanks a bunch
I personaly think we should give our students one day of the week or month
where they can bring electronics(game boys,\CD players,I pods).I mean it's only fair!!

[Unregistered]

HI1 I too also agree that the students do not need to have these devices at school. However, do not disregard that sometimes things such as cell phones have a medical reason for being there. I have a 5 year old daughter who is a diabetic. She will be entering grade 1 in Sept. We are equipping her with a cell phone so she (or the teacher) can call us in a split second if there is any problem. I also need to have my cell phone on 24/7 when I am away from her. I know that this is the acception rather than the rule but just wanted to remind you to think of all possibilities. Thanks.

[Dori Rhodes]

I despise cell phones in the classroom. And when you have to try to take one away from a student, it becomes combative -- literally. I've had students running from me, yelling, pushing....all for a cell phone. I had to tell one student EVERY DAY not to use her cell phone. She got caught by the school VP and fought with her. They make me crazy.

As for CDs, in that I teach special education, some of my students need them to keep focused. I give in occasionally and most of the students know it's a privilege and do not abuse that. Students are addicted to technology and no matter what we think of that, it's a fact. We all need to be more interesting teachers to today's student, which means getting a handle on technology. I book the computer lab two days a weeks now for English instruction. I get more and better work from my students and they are not a restless the rest of the week.

Dori Rhodes

[Unregistered]

In our district, these devices are allowed before the entry bell and after the dismissal bell. They are to be in students' lockers otherwise. Personally, I teach English, and many of my students focus better with music; however, playing a radio is unfair to the students who need quiet. In this case, I allow CD players or mp3s. As for cell phones, no matter how often we tell students not to let others know their locker combinations, they share, and hey--things come up missing. Due to this, I allow students to have their phones in class, but they must be turned off and out of my sight. Students receive one warning, then I follow district policy and take them up. Since I do provide a warning first, I don't have any problems if I have take them.

[Unregistered]

What grade level(s) are you talking about?

If it is high school, then I think that the students should be allowed to have cell phones only as long as they are turned off. If a teacher sees it or it becomes a problem in class, he/she should confiscate it and then call the parents about the situation. High schoolers should have cell phones for contacting parents for emergencies or for calling to pick them up from sporting events.

Middle school and younger should NOT have any cell phones, period.

As for the other electronics, I think that they should be allowed to some extent. If they become a problem in class, then take away the electronics. I work in an after school program for elementary, and many kids bring gameboys and cd players to play with and listen to during recess and the bus ride home. These kids know that if they bring out the toys and electronics, then they will get taken away.

[Unregistered]

Although technology is a wonderful teaching tool, in the hands of students it can often backfire. I am currently working towards my bachelors in elementary education, and I work at a community college during the evenings. I monitor classes that are televised to our site, and students use pagers and cell phones to cheat on exams! They text message during class. We have unfortunately caught several doing this. Also ipods and other devices tend to be distracting rather than helpful during class instructional time. These technological devices could be extrinsic motivators for a class for use when they finish their work or as a reward for perfect attendance or whatever you choose.

[Unregistered]

What a time we live in! Who could have thought there would ever be a need to inform parents of dangerous events at school until the Columbine tradgedy? After 9/11 all our thoughts turned to how safe are our families and children. In light of these unfortunate realities, it is important to remind our families and children just how precious and important life is, but we cannot allow a "What if" to control our entire lives. Cell phones are ubiquitous these days, and should be treated just like any other item that would interfere with class. The same is true of all the other electronic gadgets out there.

My school district has the policy that allows teachers and administrators to confiscate these items if and when they become an intrusion on our educational purpose. Making that clear to students and parents has helped our cause greatly. If we take them up, they can be returned to parents who have to come retrieve them from school. That having been said, I choose to remind students of my options rather than have to collect the item, because I do not want the hassle of safe-guarding the item(s) until the parent can come get them. I guess you could say I prefer to fight this battle only when it cannot be avoided.

[Unregistered]

"When I send my kids to school, that is a safe institution, probably the last safe institution that many have."

I beg to differ that schools can be considered a "safe institution." With headlines about kids being gunned down, kidnapped, or nearly kidnapped from schools, bomb threats nearly daily in some locations, I really don't consider them a completely safe place to be. I've chosen to homeschool my own children, in large part because of the safety factor.

To keep on subject, though, it seems that cell phones are an everyday part of life, and as long as the use of them is supervised and under control, I don't have a problem with them. Same thing with Game boys. I work in a before & after school program at a martial arts studio, and sometimes the electronic toys are wonderful, as they keep the kids quiet and happy. As long as they're not used during class time and don't cause any disruptions, I think they should be allowed.

[Jack Furr]

:D I think that home schooling is great for you. But facts being facts, I thought I would bring up one or two. Children who are molested are usually molested at home by a relative or "friend". Most critical injuries happen within 6 miles of home. Thousands of children are killed at home by accidents each year. More than two hundred times the number of children are kidnapped from home than off a school playground each year (parents in custody battles usually abduct from schools, strangers usually abduct children from home). Children are far safer at school than at home. Gun violence resulting in death usually happens within a few blocks of home. Feel good, feel excellent about being able to home school your children. But tout that using the facts, not feelings.

A Real Teacher, who would NOT educate my children at home. ;)

FACTS are easily obtained from a web search/FBI file case files/ CIA book of FACTS

[Unregistered]

I am a 6th grade student and I belive it is okay to have electronics in school. Even if you don't like them, we will be bringing them anyway. No point in disregarding them because we don't care what you think. All of you guys who regard this are stupid!!!!! You can't make me do what you say. Your not my mommy.

[Unregistered]

At my middle school, students may have cell phones if they are off during classes. We have one boy who bugs the girls by taking their picture without their permission. He has had his phone taken away three times, but continues to get it back (his parents come get the phone and return it to him.)
Middle school students sometimes need their phone to get a ride if they stay after school for tutoring or clubs - so I see the need in some cases.
My son did not get a cell phone until he got a car. Then I wanted to know when he was heading home - esp. after work!
Some bus drivers let the kids have CD players, etc. on the bus, but the students know they can loose them if they are out in class.

[Tim Cote]

My students as they come in show me "dead" cell phones so they are no "accidents", If they bring anything else into school, they check it at the office. There are only 60 children inour private school, so I know this may not be practical for you.

[Unregistered]

The school that I teach at does not allow electronic devices. (disk men, Ipods, mp3 players) Cell phones are allowed as long as they are turned off. We, that is the teachers, are permitted to take these things away if the are present during teaching hours. DO u think this is fair? Should we have electronic devices in our schools? What are ways we can prevent "accidents" with these electronics.

I am asking these questions because they appeared in our school news letter, and i was the teacher selected to be the voice of the others (the other teachers) i also wanted to include other teachers as well please any advise will help and opinions!

thanks a bunch
I think you are a fair person

[Unregistered]

What do you guys think about electronics at recess or lunch? Does that interfere with learning at all when the kids are not in the classroom?

[Unregistered]

First, I feel teaching for 6 years in a public setting qualifies me as a REAL teacher. I do not agree with the person is who homeschooling to protect her boys from the world (Hey, they do live in this world!) However, after my daughter's health being endangered by 2 teachers, a nurse, and the vice principle's apathy and disreguard for health issues, we are happily homeschooling. My daughter is doing great, has a great blance of technology and paper, and gets proper medical treatment as needed.
As for the tech toys at recess...America is the fattest country in the world! Our children are overfed and under-nourished. On top of this, laziness is encouraged. Why would we deprive our kids of the opportunity for physical activity? The imagination grows by leaps and bounds when unhindered by a desk orcomputer chip.
Having tech toys in the classroom shouldn't be an issue. When I was in school, books not in use and all paraphanalia from home stayed in/under the desk during instruction time. Maybe if today's teachers hadn't had their disciplinary legs cut out from under them, there would still be order in the classroom.

[Unregistered]

What grade level(s) are you talking about?

If it is high school, then I think that the students should be allowed to have cell phones only as long as they are turned off. If a teacher sees it or it becomes a problem in class, he/she should confiscate it and then call the parents about the situation. High schoolers should have cell phones for contacting parents for emergencies or for calling to pick them up from sporting events.

Middle school and younger should NOT have any cell phones, period.

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If you are trying to be fair you are not. I am a seventh grade student. At my school cellphones are allowed, but they need to be turned off or on your locker the entire day until the final bell where we then go to our sports. I do have a cellphone because every day after sports I need to call my mom and check in to find out how I am getting home like if I am taking the bus or not. When I do take the bus in the morning and afternoon soemtimes I notice that almost every one has an ipod or cd player going. They are allowed at school just not during the day, they need to be in your locker. Middle school studients are just as important as highschoolers!

[Unregistered]

Although technology is a wonderful teaching tool, in the hands of students it can often backfire. I am currently working towards my bachelors in elementary education, and I work at a community college during the evenings. I monitor classes that are televised to our site, and students use pagers and cell phones to cheat on exams! They text message during class. We have unfortunately caught several doing this. Also ipods and other devices tend to be distracting rather than helpful during class instructional time. These technological devices could be extrinsic motivators for a class for use when they finish their work or as a reward for perfect attendance or whatever you choose.

well, i let my students allow to haf electronics and i let them talk on their cell phones during instructing and i also let them listen to thier ipods.

[Unregistered]

well, i let my students allow to haf electronics and i let them talk on their cell phones during instructing and i also let them listen to thier ipods.


well i think you are ritre!! i think that u should haf things like elewctronics ion school! i think its educational...

[Unregistered]

well i think you are ritre!! i think that u should haf things like elewctronics ion school! i think its educational...
I am a collgege student and i want to tell you that they cheat on their ipods!!! they record things and then listen to them when there is a test and about 1/2 of the ppl do this!!!

[Unregistered]

The school that I teach at does not allow electronic devices. (disk men, Ipods, mp3 players) Cell phones are allowed as long as they are turned off. We, that is the teachers, are permitted to take these things away if the are present during teaching hours. DO u think this is fair? Should we have electronic devices in our schools? What are ways we can prevent "accidents" with these electronics.

I am asking these questions because they appeared in our school news letter, and i was the teacher selected to be the voice of the others (the other teachers) i also wanted to include other teachers as well please any advise will help and opinions!

thanks a bunch
I am a college teacher and i bring my laptop to school when i m in class. i open my MSN messenger and i talk to my friends when i am teaching....

[Unregistered]

I am a collgege student and i want to tell you that they cheat on their ipods!!! they record things and then listen to them when there is a test and about 1/2 of the ppl do this!!!
i am a college teacher.

[Elizabeth Hanson]

Students are (and always will be) creative and smart, especially with electronic devices. As technology evolves, they will find new ways to cheat and break the rules. I was in high school in the early 1990s and graphing calculators had recently made their way into the classroom...of course there were students who found ways to load formulas and other reminders into the calculators. And many of my friends had gameboys and walkmans at lunch and after school.

However, we knew electronics were not allowed to be on or used during class and we respected the unwritten rule about this at the time. If someone had a gameboy or walkman out during class, first he/she was warned and then the device was taken away, only to be returned at the end of the day. They same should hold true today with cell phone and ipods, etc. Students will have them no matter what you do, they'll find a way to bring them along. Schools need to dictate that electronic devices will remain off and stowed (either in a bag or locker) during instructional lessons and have/enforce penalties if the rules are broken.

[student :)]

That is the same in my school, but I don't think it makes sence. Like me for example, I do my school work a lot better if I am listen to music or take a break and play a game with my friends. It helps you relax at school and is a stress releaver.(forgot how to spell releive:) Good luck:)

[Unregistered]

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[Unregistered]

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[students]

As long as they are of what is the whole problem?????

[Unregistered]

I personaly think we should give our students one day of the week or month
where they can bring electronics(game boys,\CD players,I pods).I mean it's only fair!!

one day of the week or month, whats u smokin'

[Unregistered]

The school that I teach at does not allow electronic devices. (disk men, Ipods, mp3 players) Cell phones are allowed as long as they are turned off. We, that is the teachers, are permitted to take these things away if the are present during teaching hours. DO u think this is fair? Should we have electronic devices in our schools? What are ways we can prevent "accidents" with these electronics.

I am asking these questions because they appeared in our school news letter, and i was the teacher selected to be the voice of the others (the other teachers) i also wanted to include other teachers as well please any advise will help and opinions!

thanks a bunch
wow thats good

[Unregistered]

The school that I teach at does not allow electronic devices. (disk men, Ipods, mp3 players) Cell phones are allowed as long as they are turned off. We, that is the teachers, are permitted to take these things away if the are present during teaching hours. DO u think this is fair? Should we have electronic devices in our schools? What are ways we can prevent "accidents" with these electronics.

I am asking these questions because they appeared in our school news letter, and i was the teacher selected to be the voice of the others (the other teachers) i also wanted to include other teachers as well please any advise will help and opinions!

thanks a bunch
I think your worng about kids not bringging cell phones they are needed and they should bring them

[Unregistered]

i am a student and we need them for emergencies

[BLBO]

I think your worng about kids not bringging cell phones they are needed and they should bring them
I think you may be confusing need with want or desire. Cell phones are not necessary. Yes, they are convenient. However, planning ahead and making arrangements ahead of time or carrying a phone card or change for a pay phone are options. If there is an emergency at school there are other ways of getting help.

[Unregistered]

If cell phones are really a necessity, how in the world did kids manage to survive before they were invented?

[Ms.L]

Ok. I think cell phones can be allowed as long as they are off and it their backpacks in their locker. Not sneaking them in their pockets or anything. I rememeber one time in class one teacher was teaching and somebody's cell phone went off. She took it and said they could have it back after school.:rolleyes:

[joel562]

wow thats good
I think that electronic deviecs should be allowed at school at my school they allow cell phones but must be off during school hours but mp3 players laptops and other electronice devices are not permitted on campus i think that they should be because they can be used to learn about. they can be used in a technology class that the teacher could explain how they work. OR you can use them while youy are doing work like listening to mp3 players one of my teachers doent mind the mp3 player while working on class work so i listen to my ipod while doing my work. MY teacher doesnt even mind the students listening to their ipods or cd players when they are not even working on their class work . They should allow laptops to be brought too because they can be used as paper like the new tablet laptops ware the screen rotates and is used to wirte on this can concerve paper as well. that is my oppinion

[Unregistered]

What grade level(s) are you talking about?

If it is high school, then I think that the students should be allowed to have cell phones only as long as they are turned off. If a teacher sees it or it becomes a problem in class, he/she should confiscate it and then call the parents about the situation. High schoolers should have cell phones for contacting parents for emergencies or for calling to pick them up from sporting events.

Middle school and younger should NOT have any cell phones, period.

As for the other electronics, I think that they should be allowed to some extent. If they become a problem in class, then take away the electronics. I work in an after school program for elementary, and many kids bring gameboys and cd players to play with and listen to during recess and the bus ride home. These kids know that if they bring out the toys and electronics, then they will get taken away.


You think that middle school kids might never be in an emergancy? I am in 6th grade and have several sporting events and after school events, soccer, football, math counts, skat. I use my cell phone alot, to contact my dad when somethin gunexpected comes up, to call when i need a ride to get home, and in several other situations. Look, you may think we can't handle them, but why can't we?

[Unregistered]

Originally Posted by lil_smiley_teacher
The school that I teach at does not allow electronic devices. (disk men, Ipods, mp3 players) Cell phones are allowed as long as they are turned off. We, that is the teachers, are permitted to take these things away if the are present during teaching hours. DO u think this is fair? Should we have electronic devices in our schools? What are ways we can prevent "accidents" with these electronics.

I am asking these questions because they appeared in our school news letter, and i was the teacher selected to be the voice of the others (the other teachers) i also wanted to include other teachers as well please any advise will help and opinions!

I think they should be allowed only cause if you have a death in your family how eles do you reach your children?Cell phones in school should be ok, you might need it for emergencies,medical problems and much more. Take this from a 6th grader doing a BIg report on it!I searched up something saying"You bought it , its yours, you should be able to carry what belongs to you.
______________________________
6th grader, On a report about bringing cell phones to school
Angela

[Unregistered]

I think they should be allowed only cause if you have a death in your family how eles do you reach your children?Cell phones in school should be ok, you might need it for emergencies,medical problems and much more. Take this from a 6th grader doing a BIg report on it!I searched up something saying"You bought it , its yours, you should be able to carry what belongs to you.
______________________________
6th grader, On a report about bringing cell phones to school
Angela


Some teachers say you should pay to bring your cell phone to school to!
I kinda agree and kinda not! Please reply

[Unregistered]

As a former core teacher and now tech teacher, I think electronic devices are wonderful, but they do have a place. The classroom is not the place for these devices during instruction time. They are distracting for students that do not have them, and interfer with teacher instruction for those that do have them. There are enough distractions for students. Cell phones enable students to keep in touch with family and friends, but while in school, this does not need to happen. When I send my kids to school, that is a safe institution, probably the last safe institution that many have.

If you are looking for support of allowing these things in the classroom and turned on, you will not get it from me.


I think our kids would like them, they can focus better. Now, me as a teacher, I think that they are very enjoyable, I have one myself. =]

[Greendaysgurl182]

I think that kids can focus better, and in my class I let them listen to their CD plays, Ipods, MP3's, ect. I think it is a great idea, and I also let my kids chew gum. All my kids focus better, and concentrate more when you let them do what you gotta do.

Thanks

Carly King

[Anne]

I think that kids can focus better, and in my class I let them listen to their CD plays, Ipods, MP3's, ect. I think it is a great idea, and I also let my kids chew gum. All my kids focus better, and concentrate more when you let them do what you gotta do.

Thanks

Carly King

What about those kids that are distracted by the music and the disgusting chewing? What is going to happen to these kids when they enter the work force and get fired for listening to music when working or for complaints made when they chew gum in front of customers???
Are you not setting your kids up for failure?
Would you see a gum chewing, head banging doctor? Or trust the advise of a gum chewing tax agent? We associate gum chewing with low class less education etc etc Oh and I'd love to go into a store for help purchasing a new television etc only to have the assistant zone out because his favourite song just came on his MP3 player!!! No way!
Shame on you!:mad:

Note I do believe there is a time for both your suggested activities in class but not as a regular activity!

[Unregistered]

I do think cellphones should be banned because i no other students who use there cell phones to text each other in class and after an hour or so of texting they look up from what they are doing and don't understand what the hell is going on in class and have to ask o thers around them what was going on and this happens ALL THE TIME!!! I think cell phones should be aloud to be kept in lockers for after or before school use NOT DURING CLASS!!!!

[elbia4ever]

Why can't kids bring electronics to school?They are not harmful in any way.It's just enertianment for us.Why sit in school and write or read when we can talk on a phone or listen to music? I do not agree with the district that kids should not be allowed to.There is nothing wrong at all.

[WTF?]

What about those kids that are distracted by the music and the disgusting chewing? What is going to happen to these kids when they enter the work force and get fired for listening to music when working or for complaints made when they chew gum in front of customers???
Are you not setting your kids up for failure?
Would you see a gum chewing, head banging doctor? Or trust the advise of a gum chewing tax agent? We associate gum chewing with low class less education etc etc Oh and I'd love to go into a store for help purchasing a new television etc only to have the assistant zone out because his favourite song just came on his MP3 player!!! No way!
Shame on you!:mad:

Note I do believe there is a time for both your suggested activities in class but not as a regular activity!

No. What a single minded person you are. Ever considered the values? And who the heck are you that you associate gum with low class less education? A study proved that chewing gum in a test improved peoples test scores and conetration. More studys are being done on that, and almost all of them have said it helps. And shame on YOU for autmaticly thinking that we will act like that when we are older

[Unregistered]

A study proved that chewing gum in a test improved peoples test scores and conetration.

Point of order: No such study PROVES any such thing.

[Unregistered]

I really think that we should be able to bring are electronics to school.For example,lets say that we have a huge exam and it is really important ,and for some students they have some music that relaxes them and also takes all of the stress off of them.Now I`m sure that most teachers are thinking but what if they cheat?Well guess what they will only be able to use music related electronics and has to show and tell the teacher that you do have it.If this wasn`t done by the student then they wil loose that privelge for the rest of the shcool year.This will make the students aware of the strict rules of containig thier music related electronnic.Also they should be able to use this during R3 and Before and After and school.This will make school a little bit fun and worth coming to.

[BLBO]

I really think that we should be able to bring are electronics to school.For example,lets say that we have a huge exam and it is really important ,and for some students they have some music that relaxes them and also takes all of the stress off of them.Now I`m sure that most teachers are thinking but what if they cheat?Well guess what they will only be able to use music related electronics and has to show and tell the teacher that you do have it.If this wasn`t done by the student then they wil loose that privelge for the rest of the shcool year.This will make the students aware of the strict rules of containig thier music related electronnic.Also they should be able to use this during R3 and Before and After and school.This will make school a little bit fun and worth coming to.
Actually, it is better to take a test under the same conditions that were present when you learned the information. Assigned seats are great. They can be chosen by the students at the beginning of each quarter and changed by the teacher if problems occur. If you were not listening to music when you learned the lesson it could be a major distraction. Studying in the same place you will be taking the test is also helpful. Use your in class study time wisely. The familiar surroundings can act as information triggers if you allow them to.

Happy studying,

[Unregistered]

Have you ever sat next to someone who is playing music over their headphones?

Allowing students to bring in electronics during exams is tantamount to creating a problem, then trying to find a way to solve it. I suggest not creating the problem in the first place.

[blackknight41489]

im in 8th grade and i dont think cell phone should be allowed in class but during other times are ok.

[Stephanie Murphy : )]

Mp3 Players , Dig. Cameras, Cell phones, YOU NAME IT! I tihnk we should have them all in school. They help me relax, and help me with my work. I think we should! Im doing a speach, And im aruging why we SHOULD be aloud. And i need your adivce! Thanks.

[Unregistered]

Oh, I have some "adivce" for you, but I doubt you have the motivation to follow it.

[Unregistered]

I am a 6th grade student and I belive it is okay to have electronics in school. Even if you don't like them, we will be bringing them anyway. No point in disregarding them because we don't care what you think. All of you guys who regard this are stupid!!!!! You can't make me do what you say. Your not my mommy.


yes but teachers will give you trouble get angry and maybe even take your electronic what will you do then
signed puzzuled nineth grader

[Unregistered]

y can't we huh

[Unregistered]

i am a student and we need them for emergencies

sure you think you need them for emergencys but you can simply tell a teacher and have them call

[Unregistered]

y can't we huh

because teachers think that it will interfear with your school work

[Unregistered]

Mp3 Players , Dig. Cameras, Cell phones, YOU NAME IT! I tihnk we should have them all in school. They help me relax, and help me with my work. I think we should! Im doing a speach, And im aruging why we SHOULD be aloud. And i need your adivce! Thanks.

I think we should be allowed to have them in class for the following reasons
A) it gives people relief from stress
B) it can help people think better
C) it makes the students quiet
D) a quiet class makes a happy teacher
E) the music makes the students happy so it really is a win win situation

from a confident nineth grader

[Unregistered]

What about those kids that are distracted by the music and the disgusting chewing? What is going to happen to these kids when they enter the work force and get fired for listening to music when working or for complaints made when they chew gum in front of customers???
Are you not setting your kids up for failure?
Would you see a gum chewing, head banging doctor? Or trust the advise of a gum chewing tax agent? We associate gum chewing with low class less education etc etc Oh and I'd love to go into a store for help purchasing a new television etc only to have the assistant zone out because his favourite song just came on his MP3 player!!! No way!
Shame on you!:mad:

Note I do believe there is a time for both your suggested activities in class but not as a regular activity!

look there is different people on this planet that have different point of views and some people who have negative pionts of view should keep them to them selves SHAME ON YOU for being so negative!:mad:

[karen]

cuz, i have a baby and i always have it on. just incase if something bad happens to her. they will be able to contact me.

[Unregistered]

I have read this forum extensively and am in full concurrence with the idea that cell phones should be permitted in schools (in the case of emergency), but should remain powered off during school hours so as to alleviate any possible distractions.

My question stems from a scenario wherein cell phones are allowed on campus, but must be powered off during school hours:

A student brings their cell phone to school and places it on silent mode. There is no possible threat that the cell phone will ring and create audible distraction, but certainly a possibility that the student would use it to text message friends during class. On this particular day the teacher catches the student with the phone and resolves to taking it up. It was a Friday, and so the teacher would hold the phone under custody until the following class next Monday (or Tuesday, assuming that the school is on block scheduling).

The question is whether or not the teacher can legitimitely take the cell phone from the student. Do any of the following conditions change the outcome:?

(a) the student wasn't caught by the teacher during class, but the class was selected for a metal detector check and the powered on phone was discovered then

(b) being given a referral is the typical way of countering violations of school policy

(c) it wasn't a Friday; no weekends would elapse between the time the phone was taken and the next class period

(d) the student needed the cell phone to contact their parents for a ride home from school

Please let me know what you all think.

[Unregistered]

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[Unregistered]

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[Unregistered]

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[Unregistered]

I think they should be allowed only cause if you have a death in your family how eles do you reach your children?Cell phones in school should be ok, you might need it for emergencies,medical problems and much more. Take this from a 6th grader doing a BIg report on it!I searched up something saying"You bought it , its yours, you should be able to carry what belongs to you.
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6th grader, On a report about bringing cell phones to school
Angela
I think that it a good idea to have a cell phone, pager, ipod, etc im doing a debate on it and i have amilloin reasons #1 for emergencies, #2 for pic up and drop off #3 music helps some kids work harder and not chat wid der fwends #4 umm.... the list can go on forever buh i think students should have electronics in class.

[Unregistered]

What about those kids that are distracted by the music and the disgusting chewing? What is going to happen to these kids when they enter the work force and get fired for listening to music when working or for complaints made when they chew gum in front of customers???
Are you not setting your kids up for failure?
Would you see a gum chewing, head banging doctor? Or trust the advise of a gum chewing tax agent? We associate gum chewing with low class less education etc etc Oh and I'd love to go into a store for help purchasing a new television etc only to have the assistant zone out because his favourite song just came on his MP3 player!!! No way!
Shame on you!:mad:

Note I do believe there is a time for both your suggested activities in class but not as a regular activity!

they can't get distracted by the music because the other kids have cd players and iPods which have head phones so only the person with the head phones on can hear the music and as for the chewing gum, lets face it no these days thinks its disgusting to chew gum. And when the students get old and join work they become more responsible. Y would anyone do something to get themselves fired?

[Unregistered]

The school that I teach at does not allow electronic devices. (disk men, Ipods, mp3 players) Cell phones are allowed as long as they are turned off. We, that is the teachers, are permitted to take these things away if the are present during teaching hours. DO u think this is fair? Should we have electronic devices in our schools? What are ways we can prevent "accidents" with these electronics.

I am asking these questions because they appeared in our school news letter, and i was the teacher selected to be the voice of the others (the other teachers) i also wanted to include other teachers as well please any advise will help and opinions!

thanks a bunch
Your welcom

[Unregistered]

Mp3 Players , Dig. Cameras, Cell phones, YOU NAME IT! I tihnk we should have them all in school. They help me relax, and help me with my work. I think we should! Im doing a speach, And im aruging why we SHOULD be aloud. And i need your adivce! Thanks.
heyy
im in 7th grade and im also agrugin y they should be allowed so far i have 12 idea i need more help ppl!!!!!

[Unregistered]

helo im a lil kid at alimitos in california. i believe that electronics should be allowed.i dont cafre wat u guys say!ELECTRONGS ROCK

[Unregistered]

im juz a lil kid who plays games and likes to eat. i believe that electronis should be allowed.

[Unregistered]

Cell phones shouldn't be allowed in class, because if you choose to be in class, just turn off your phone, because you chose to be in the class and because you chose to learn. And if you are allowed to have them in class you should at least have them and viberat beause who every is calling you they could leave a message, "Thats if it's so important to them that they had to call you while your in class. So i think that cell phones in class shouldn't be allowed becuase it is a real distraction to you when your trying to learn!

[abbielan]

I have read this forum extensively and am in full concurrence with the idea that cell phones should be permitted in schools (in the case of emergency), but should remain powered off during school hours so as to alleviate any possible distractions.

My question stems from a scenario wherein cell phones are allowed on campus, but must be powered off during school hours:

A student brings their cell phone to school and places it on silent mode. There is no possible threat that the cell phone will ring and create audible distraction, but certainly a possibility that the student would use it to text message friends during class. On this particular day the teacher catches the student with the phone and resolves to taking it up. It was a Friday, and so the teacher would hold the phone under custody until the following class next Monday (or Tuesday, assuming that the school is on block scheduling).

The question is whether or not the teacher can legitimitely take the cell phone from the student. Do any of the following conditions change the outcome:?

(a) the student wasn't caught by the teacher during class, but the class was selected for a metal detector check and the powered on phone was discovered then

(b) being given a referral is the typical way of countering violations of school policy

(c) it wasn't a Friday; no weekends would elapse between the time the phone was taken and the next class period

(d) the student needed the cell phone to contact their parents for a ride home from school

Please let me know what you all think.
I really think it should be taken at a case-by-case basis, each scenario you describe could be handled differently. You don't say anything about the student. Who is this person? Why would he/she want to do this in the first place? For many students, safety is a real issue, having that cell phone could be giving them the measure of security it takes to get through the day. At my school this has not been much of a problem and I think a lot of the students have phones.
First: our students are warned by their handbooks that this is not permissable in class, Second: I give them verbal reminders whenever they bring something in that is merely a distraction, they put it away-or-I do, Third: Technology is a wonderful teaching tool! Embrace it teachers and make it work for YOU, not against you. We use anything that can be used in class, palm pilots, dvd, vhs, jpeg, wmv, ppt, cds/books on tape-lectures-speeches, laptop computers, and desk top computers. Yesterday, my students were practicing weaving for a social studies/math/science project and watching/listening to Yanni-Live at the Royal Prince Albert Hall on dvd. What a way to expand their horizons! There will always be people trying to abuse the situation, get away with something they know is wrong, but they are only cheating themselves. If my students are smart enough to program their graphing calculators then maybe, just maybe, they may have learned something along the way and instead of cheating, couldn't I call it using their resources wisely? I know students who can program their calculators but still don't pass the tests! Let us use whatever is available to help these people learn to help themselves?!

[Unregistered]

Oh, I have some "adivce" for you, but I doubt you have the motivation to follow it.


OH, I defintly have some advice for you, but your to single minded to care. Don't care about our points, ignore them and then try and think of more negitive things to say. Sure, yuo do have some valid points too, and i accept that. But in case no one has noticed, its adults vs kids on this forum. I have seen a few adults who are supporting Ipods and MP3s, but other then that, its kids vs adults. If WE, the kids, are the furture, let us decide the future, not someone else. If WE truley are the future, which i notice the goverment is always saying (the lying, covering up fools that they are) then why arn't we given freedom of choice. Why are we suppresed. No one listens to our oppinions, our voices. We have valid points all over the place, with many advantages that help our learning by using MP3s or Ipods. If we are the future, tell us why your not listing. Why.

[Unregistered]

If WE truley are the future, which i notice the goverment is always saying (the lying, covering up fools that they are) then why arn't we given freedom of choice.

Because the future isn't now.

[Boooooooooooo!]

Cell phones and electronic devices are a status symbol---point blank. Safety is the excuse many teens give for wanting to get them. And parents feel guilty and give in because they are NOT parenting. Parents and kids complain they are concerned about safety, yet they chat with strangers on the internet and meet up with them.

When did parents stop trusting the school with the safety of their kids? If you feel your child is in an unsafe environment, use your time instead of your money to get him/her into a better school. Additionally, should there be a terror attack or a bomb hit what the heck is a cell phone gonna do for you? God forbid my kid should be in a terror attack. I would prefer not to hear their last desperate pleas for help. I would like to remember him as he lived not as he died.

Kids should only be allowed to have cell phones if they have proven to be responsible. Kids are walking around with cell phones that take pictures, play music, have games. If a kid needs it for safety why all the extras? STATUS symbol.

Explain to me how all the students in my school are eligible for free lunch yet their parents manage to supply them with ipods, cell phones, etc. Explain to me how your kid is in middle school reading on a 3rd grade level and you'd rather spend money on an electronic device than a tutor?

Kids are only a reflection of the adults in society and the adults that raise them. It's all appearances and no substance. A cell phone cannot replace real parenting.

[Unregistered]

The school that I teach in does not allow any electronic devices (ie. cell phones, game boys, ipods). I think that this is wrong. MP3 players and ipods give students something to do on rainy or cold days. Also students can express their creativity and personality through music. Cell phone are ofter needed to notify parents if students need to walk to a friends or stay for an unexpected practice after school. If these and other valuables are stollen or lost at school that is the childs own fault. Having to take care of these things teaches kids to be responsible.

[Unregistered]

I believe that cd players,MP3 players, laptops and every other technological advancement might be a distraction in class. With the new technological accessories for ipods, laptops, cellphones and PDAs, life in the classroom could be less stressful. For instance, the ipod has a device that records lectures, music, etc. onto your ipod. You can record a lecture and e-mail it to a friend that was absent that day. Laptops can make projects ten times easier. If you're doing a project, instead of using the school computers you can use your laptop and take your project home with you. PDAs allow you to plan ahead and with a keyboard type on them. Instead of carrying a planner around with you.

Please get back to me on this

[westhighstudent14]

you guys r taking away our personality. stop because its just stupid to try to do this to students we r only going to sneak them in anyway!!

[Unregistered]

The school that I teach at does not allow electronic devices. (disk men, Ipods, mp3 players) Cell phones are allowed as long as they are turned off. We, that is the teachers, are permitted to take these things away if the are present during teaching hours. DO u think this is fair? Should we have electronic devices in our schools? What are ways we can prevent "accidents" with these electronics.

I am asking these questions because they appeared in our school news letter, and i was the teacher selected to be the voice of the others (the other teachers) i also wanted to include other teachers as well please any advise will help and opinions!

thanks a bunchwe should be able to bring electronics because we studets are very bored and we would like to make the fun of school and not just haveing boyfriends and being in the cool crew we should be anle to bring them during not yuor free time but ours and i personally think that is fair!

[Unregistered]

What grade level(s) are you talking about?

If it is high school, then I think that the students should be allowed to have cell phones only as long as they are turned off. If a teacher sees it or it becomes a problem in class, he/she should confiscate it and then call the parents about the situation. High schoolers should have cell phones for contacting parents for emergencies or for calling to pick them up from sporting events.

Middle school and younger should NOT have any cell phones, period.

As for the other electronics, I think that they should be allowed to some extent. If they become a problem in class, then take away the electronics. I work in an after school program for elementary, and many kids bring gameboys and cd players to play with and listen to during recess and the bus ride home. These kids know that if they bring out the toys and electronics, then they will get taken away.

I think that we should be able to bring all electronics to schol because we students have things of our own. I think you teachers have your own opinion and so do we. I would love to see all of you teachers bring your electronics to school and see if the principal or dean or whatever confiscate them. Do they??? No i hope not and i am preety sure that he or she wont because you teachers earn more respect then we students and we are the ones who have to take all of that day-to-day. I think we should also be able to bring MP3's to school because during recess if our friends get to have a special privledge and they arent there to spend the recess with us and some annoying girl keeps on talking about her personal life you can just put on your earphones and listen to you're favrouite jams on your ipod. Thank-you for your time!! from a grade 5 student!! i know what you are thinkning right now..."very impressive!"

[Unregistered]

HI1 I too also agree that the students do not need to have these devices at school. However, do not disregard that sometimes things such as cell phones have a medical reason for being there. I have a 5 year old daughter who is a diabetic. She will be entering grade 1 in Sept. We are equipping her with a cell phone so she (or the teacher) can call us in a split second if there is any problem. I also need to have my cell phone on 24/7 when I am away from her. I know that this is the acception rather than the rule but just wanted to remind you to think of all possibilities. Thanks.

I do not agree with that. Cell phones are sometimes important for students to call their parents for sports, etc. Walkmans, Ipods, and MP3 players should be allowed while they are working on work, but not when the teachers are teaching. This should also be a privelage though.

[Unregistered]

I am neither a teacher nor a student, and I somewhat agree with both sides. Back when I was a student, I always carried a pocket radio and small flashlight with me, as my father had taught me to do. It was never turned on during class, but occasionally used between classes. When the inevitable happened, I never saw it coming. My eyes were closed listening to some music between classes. The teacher decided it would be cute to crank the volume and watch my head vibrate before trying to confiscate my radio. Startled and ears ringing as well as in pain from ripping my earbuds out, I let out some choice words, and the matter was brought before the principal. The principal asked why I felt school was the proper place for a radio, and I explained to him that my father had taught me to always carry one and to know my local areas news and emergency frequencies (on both AM and FM bands). After a brief tour of the less musical local stations, the principal saw fit to return my property and reprimand the teacher concerning her "wake up call", before hurrying outside to roll up his windows before the rainstorm he couldnt see coming from his side of the building rolled in.

MP3 players and Ipods are entertainment devices and have no emergency use. In a family emergency, parents can call into a school and have their children summoned to take the call. Likewise students in an emergency can use the school phone for free. Unless the building has collapsed and you are trapped, having a cel phone in class (as opposed to your locker) serves no emergency purpose.

A radio, however, should be carried by everyone. Teachers who try to resolve the problem without confiscating personal property (theft in my book, temporary or not) should mention to their students that such devices, and the information they bring, can save lives, and hand them a list of local emergency frequencies, or comment that having a device capable of receiving NOAA or CEA alerts is a smart move, THEN ask them to keep it turned off during teaching. Chances are it will earn you some respect. Teachers who confiscate first and ask questions later should understand that having access to such broadcasts, and being informed when and if things go wrong are basic rights that should not be stripped from our children.

[Unregistered]

I can see where the electronics host a problem, but think about. I believe that if teachers are allowed so sould the students. There is this teacher in our Middle School that allowed is students to bring their mp3, ipods, and walkmans to class. It went fine. He had some trouble when he was talking, but other wise it went pretty smooth. I am one of those types of people that can consintrate better with music on, so i believe that the student that are like me should be allowed. I've seen that it helps some consintrate better on tests and homework. Plus if every one has their music on a respectible level than the room should be nice and quiet because there would be no need to talk that much, and the kids who like quiet would appreciate that as well!!

[Unregistered]

personly i agree with both arguments but i strongly belived that cell phones, radios and walkman's should be aloud to be brought to school.so what iam saying is that i think that some electronics should be aloud, beacuse in case of an emergancysuch as someone dies in your family and your parents cant speak english or da language the place you live in speak. or the radio so you can listen to the news that way you know if a crazy phyco killer is on the lose. cd players and i pods should be aloud to be brought to school beacuse some students can work better while listening to music. also some students can listen to music while doing their work in class so that way they dont talk.



tasha

[Unregistered]

I am a 6th grade student and I belive it is okay to have electronics in school. Even if you don't like them, we will be bringing them anyway. No point in disregarding them because we don't care what you think. All of you guys who regard this are stupid!!!!! You can't make me do what you say. Your not my mommy.



VERRy TRUE HA hA HA

[Unregistered]

It’s a sad state of affairs when we have to discuss the use of electronic gadgets in our school system. We should be discussing why our kids are doing so poorly in reading, writing, and arithmetic. This all started when God was removed from the public arena and we started to teach morality though sex education classes.

[Unregistered]

There is something called an office that can be called for emergencies....that's how we did it pre-cellphones....kids don't need cellphones during the day. Voicemails can be left for when the school day is over and cellphones can be used after-school.

[Unregistered]

I am a teacher and a mom of a high school student. I did not believe students needed to bring in and cell phones to school until my son's school had a lot of bomb scares. He was evacuated from his school so many times to so many locations , I did not know where he was. His teachers let my son use his own cell phone to call me at my school one time. The rest of the time I was in the dark if it was really a bomb or just another prank. His school also had many deaths in one year at a few of the schools in his district. We as a family were very scared. ( I teach in another district)
After that horrible year, we decided that my son needed a cell phone. He does not use it unless it is very important . He text messages me if his plans change after school....like if he needs to stay after school for some reason.
We have children in my Elementary school who now have small cell phones in their backpacks. THey told me that they have it in case they needed to call their parents to say that they are ok.......we had a few lockdowns at our schools....parents were not told why....kids text messaged their parents to tell them that they were fine and not to be worried.
This " day in age" we need to know that our children are safe. I even take my cell phone out to recess. If I need someone quickly , I have a phone to get help.
Nan
Is it not true that sometimes cell phones can "trigger" a bomb? Would this not make them unsafe in a bomb scare situation?

[Unregistered]

I as a teacher do think these children should bring these devices. I am permitted to let them listen to music via Radio. They work calmly whilst this action is being performed but i think they would work better if they had there own individual music.

[Unregistered]

Point of order: No such study PROVES any such thing.

i agree with the person before u

[Unregistered]

Man, what is the big deal?! People are saying that electronics would disturb people in class, well last time I checked, the teachers had the authority to say "Please put that away right now". With MP3 players, teachers could tell their students when they could listen to them, and how loud that they could have the volume on. My brothers says that at highschool, the teachers normally let them listen to their music when they are workibg on a project for a long period of time!

[Unregistered]

Man, what is the big deal?! People are saying that electronics would disturb people in class, well last time I checked, the teachers had the authority to say "Please put that away right now". With MP3 players, teachers could tell their students when they could listen to them, and how loud that they could have the volume on. My brothers says that at highschool, the teachers normally let them listen to their music when they are workibg on a project for a long period of time!

i agree i think thaat bubba should get a life and go somewhere

[Unregistered]

i agree with the person before u

u r such a thia

[Unregistered]

I believe that cd players,MP3 players, laptops and every other technological advancement might be a distraction in class. With the new technological accessories for ipods, laptops, cellphones and PDAs, life in the classroom could be less stressful. For instance, the ipod has a device that records lectures, music, etc. onto your ipod. You can record a lecture and e-mail it to a friend that was absent that day. Laptops can make projects ten times easier. If you're doing a project, instead of using the school computers you can use your laptop and take your project home with you. PDAs allow you to plan ahead and with a keyboard type on them. Instead of carrying a planner around with you.

Please get back to me on this

i think that u r right cuz i am a student and we would be so greatful ifthat is a possibility...

[Unregistered]

I agree with your schools policy completely.

Students do not NEED any electronics in school except those issued by the school (ha!). This reduces distractions in the classroom when students want to show-off their new electronics, reduces animosity as to who's daddy can afford what gizmo, and reduces theft (though my school does not allow ANY electronics on campus, we've had two cellphones stolen from backpacks--how did any one know to look in those back packs unless theer own had been showing off?!?).

My own children, 5th and 8th graders, each have cell phones for security purposes only. They are to remain in a concealed location in their backpacks, OFF until needed for Emergency Purposes Only. My younger child chose to use her phone after school, still on campus, and had it taken away by a teacher. I supported the teacher's choice--there was no emergency and no reason for my child to have her phone out of her backpack except to play with it and show it off to her friends.

No Electronics in schools!

[Unregistered]

All electronics should be allowed in school because its the students choice to fail. Some teachers say if you want to fail, fail quietly so if we canfail quietly then we should be able to listen to mp3 players, cd players, and other electronics dealing with music. When it comes to cell phone we should be able to put it on vibrate that way we dont disrupt the class and that way we can get the phone call and whoever is calling will leave a message and the person can call them back. That is all i have to say for now, but believe me i have alot more stuff to say about this all..
so chow and i hope other people think the same
cassie and amanda the michigan girls

[Unregistered]

its gay they just need to let us if they dont we are gonna bring them anyway so just lets us!!





you guys r taking away our personality. stop because its just stupid to try to do this to students we r only going to sneak them in anyway!!

[Unregistered]

they should be allowed in school yall are just mad yall dont have one

[Unregistered]

Electronics should not be allowed, esp at middle school, b/c most students are irresponsible and things will inevitably get lost or stolen.

At our school, having a cell phone ring in class can involve a 3 day internal suspension for first offense. I believe that to be a bit excessive. For me, I confiscate the cell phone and give a lunch detention. However, if it rings again (and that has happened only once), than I totally agree with three day ISS.

I'd like to hear your views on this subject . . .

[jadefire]

When I was in high school they had banned bringing mobile phones to school. But the increase of parents writing letters to ask if their child could bring them in case of emergencies caused the school to change their policy. The students were now allowed to bring in their mobile phones provided they hand them into the teacher at the start of the day and get them back at the end. This was a small school, so I'm not sure how well it would work for larger schools.

I think that students having mobile phones in the classroom can be a big distraction, but I also understand the need for them. As for other electronic devices, technology is only going to be developed more and more and very soon it would be required of students to have them in the classroom. This would bring another whole range of problems and distractions. As in all cases there are pros and cons, we just have to decide which outweighs the other.

[Unregistered]

mP3S SHOULD BE ALLOWED IN SCHOOL BUT only whaen we are working on our own ar doing a test

[Chocolate_New_Orleans]

Our school is lax on electronics, does not mean that I have to be.

Electronics have no place in my room. A teacher, can not compete with video games, e-notes via text messaging to others in class or across campus so I refuse to try

I will not tolerate it, I take it up for them to get back at the end of the quarter, or when a parent comes to get it, whichever comes first. I have a great collection. And at the end of the year, there is always a bunch of stuff that isn't claimed, so I give them to my kid. It's either that, or in the trash with them.

And I haven't even started on the can of worms it opens up with potential cheating.

[steven warren]

you want to have sex with me at peck, michigan at 5676 Mill St.

[Unregistered]

What The Heck Man!!!!!!! I Agree With The Man Before, You What The

[Unregistered]

i dont think that it is fair at all for teachers to take away electronics. it isnt yours to take away and parents will get VERY mad.

i think you should simply give students a warning, and have them put it in their backpacks. this is much more reasonable dont you think?

plus the students wont hate you!

[Unregistered]

that is true in some cases! In other cases you would be a disturbance in class. one reasonis you could be listening to your favorite song and then just bust out singing and disturb peopletrying to learn. so there for i think electronicks should not be allowed inclass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chocolate new orleans]

i dont think that it is fair at all for teachers to take away electronics. it isnt yours to take away and parents will get VERY mad.

i think you should simply give students a warning, and have them put it in their backpacks. this is much more reasonable dont you think?

plus the students wont hate you!


obviously a student who thinks their rights have been violated :rolleyes:

I gave them all warnings on their first day, now, they are choosing to ignore the rules. I think it would be fair that you follow the rules the first time they are laid out to you. I don't agree with the speed limit, but I don't expect to be given a warning if I'm pulled over.

Life doesn't always revolve around what you want to do, deal with it, and yes, teachers can take away anything they deem as inappropriate, or disruptive. I don't keep it (unless they never come get it at the end of the year). I don't want the crap, I just want the crap NOT in my class.

Parents can pick it up anytime, but if they get mad, oh well, they know the rules too, and whether they agree with them or not concerns me not, when it comes to my classroom management.

[Unregistered]

I as a former high school teacher and mother can see the importance of having these devices in school in case of an emergency BUT in the same manner I see the negatives of having these.....

Cell phones and text messaging provide an easy means of cheating.....Once I caught students texting the answers to a test to each other.....And our rule was that if the phones were at school they were to be OFF! Second, as a parent if this HIGH DOLLAR item is lost or damaged who is responsible and what should be done?

Also as the wife and sister of firefighters it was during a bomb threat I learned that using a cell phone in the vacinity of a bomb could cause the bomb to go BOOM! Therefore, giving me another reason to tell my students that the cell phones had no place at school.

Personally, I feel that these devices have no place in the school. Sorry!

[Unregistered]

I think electronics should be allowed in school because some kids use CD players to do homework because it makes them think easier. Cell phones should be allowed so kids can call their parents if they need picked up after school, they also can use them during school if the teachers don't allow them to use the phones in the classroom or in the office.

[Chocolate_New_Orleans]

well, I'll tell you what there, unregistered, go get your 4 year degree, teach, then enforce whatever rule you want.

until then, go back to your seat and do #1-10 and be quiet, junior. If I wanted a students opinion... no, nevermind, I don't ever want a student's opinion on policy.

[Unregistered]

Cell phones shouldn't be allowed in class, because if you choose to be in class, just turn off your phone, because you chose to be in the class and because you chose to learn. And if you are allowed to have them in class you should at least have them and viberat beause who every is calling you they could leave a message, "Thats if it's so important to them that they had to call you while your in class. So i think that cell phones in class shouldn't be allowed becuase it is a real distraction to you when your trying to learn!



clearly not an english teacher

and i disagree

[Chocolate_New_Orleans]

I love taking cell phones up. I make parents come claim them.
and people on here say I don't like my job. :D

[Unregistered]

I think ipods help kdis concentrate, for I am a student. I think that Ipods shoudnt be used all the time, maybe during class work, not lectures or teachings. But when its silent, and the kids are working. And / or at lunch would be appropriate.

[Chocolate_New_Orleans]

I think ipods help kdis concentrate, for I am a student. I think that Ipods shoudnt be used all the time, maybe during class work, not lectures or teachings. But when its silent, and the kids are working. And / or at lunch would be appropriate.

sure, that would work :rolleyes: You know why they don't allow them in those situations? Have you ever heard the phrase, give an inch, they'll take a mile? If we allow that during lunch, quiet times, ect, eventually, you would have kids begin to argue saying it also helps them listen to lectures, too.

Plus, whenever kids lose them or have them stolen, all of a sudden, it's the teacher's fault, parents are complaining, or you disrupt class looking for a stupid iPod that isn't necessary. Because everyone knows that kids are always the most responsible people and that parents would never shift the blame to teachers. :rolleyes:

[student]

Ya, we've all heard the 'no electronic devices policy' and I, for the most part, agree with it. The only part I think it's ridiculous is during passing times and lunch. If i'm texting my friend quickly on my way to class, what in the heck does it have to do with disrupting the classroom?! I'M NOT IN CLASS!!! During lunch, students are not the school's problem. If a kid gets into a crash while leaving for lunch, the school's not held liable! So why should they be liable to take your phone away from you, or your Ipod? Case-in-point. If it's not in class, it's not a problem!

[Chocolate_New_Orleans]

Ya, we've all heard the 'no electronic devices policy' and I, for the most part, agree with it. The only part I think it's ridiculous is during passing times and lunch. If i'm texting my friend quickly on my way to class, what in the heck does it have to do with disrupting the classroom?! I'M NOT IN CLASS!!! During lunch, students are not the school's problem. If a kid gets into a crash while leaving for lunch, the school's not held liable! So why should they be liable to take your phone away from you, or your Ipod? Case-in-point. If it's not in class, it's not a problem!

schools can be held liable if a kid gets in a crash as they could have a closed campus or an open campus (going off for lunch, or having to stay on campus for lunch) We just had a girl in an open campus get killed last year (day 1 of school) and although it hasn't happened yet, it will end open campus for all district schools because the parents blamed the lunch time alotted as the reason their kid was speeding back to campus (although, :45 minutes is plenty as I only had :25 when I went to that school). The old "give an inch, take a mile" philosophy applies here. The parents complained that my class needed more time, so the extended it, now, they want more. If we gave an hour and a half, parents would want 2 hours.

Either way, teachers aren't policing your personal vehicle, just when you are on campus

[student]

Personally, I don't think that during lunch an i pod would be a problem, or a cell phone. I think teachers just like the power they've been handed and find a secret joy in taking it away whenever possible. If it annoys you THAT badly, you've got probelms. Especially when you could just as easily walk away from it during lunch. If it's in class, it's a problem, if not, stop being so power hungry and leave it be.

[Chocolate_New_Orleans]

Personally, I don't think that during lunch an i pod would be a problem, or a cell phone. I think teachers just like the power they've been handed and find a secret joy in taking it away whenever possible. If it annoys you THAT badly, you've got probelms. Especially when you could just as easily walk away from it during lunch. If it's in class, it's a problem, if not, stop being so power hungry and leave it be.


no, it's not my problem, it's your problem. It's a life lesson. Cops do the same thing. You break the rules, they give you a monetary fine (ticket)

If a student doesn't follow the rules, they lose their electronic device (inconvenient, possible monetary loss)

[student]

So does that give the cop the right to completely murdalize (yes, it is now a word) your brand new porshe just because you were speeding? NO, he'd be sued...so should the principal...END OF STORY!

[Chocolate_New_Orleans]

so do it. Seems like a lot of time, money and effort just for a $200 iPod. Maybe Judge Judy will hear your case.

[Unregistered]

so do it. Seems like a lot of time, money and effort just for a $200 iPod. Maybe Judge Judy will hear your case.

You'd have a differerent side of the story if it was YOUR daughter who got something you gave her taken away and broke. Besides, sueing is worth it if you're ABSOLUTELY SURE you can stain his credibility as a principal. No principal should be THAT power hungry...

[Chocolate_New_Orleans]

You'd have a differerent side of the story if it was YOUR daughter who got something you gave her taken away and broke. Besides, sueing is worth it if you're ABSOLUTELY SURE you can stain his credibility as a principal. No principal should be THAT power hungry...


My daughter isn't allowed to bring it. If she did bring it (sneak it), I'd be busting her butt over the deal. sneaking is an unspoken version of lieing in my house. If it became broke during confiscation, she'd repay me the $200 it cost me to give it as a gift to her, but would not get a new one, (unless she raised another $200 for one of her own)

[student]

and that's your decision to make...NOT THE PRINCIPALS. Some parents don't have the luxery of being able to afford those kinds of things repeatedly and they can't pay their child allowance, so how could the kid pay it back? Why not EARN it back so the parents and child aren't in the hole $200 dollars? It's in the parents hands to disipline thier child as they please, but a principal is not allowed the authority to hit a child when they say a swear word, or break an object simply because it wasn't allowed in school. Let the parent be the parent and the principal can hold the object in question until the parents have agreed on a set of terms with what to do with the object.

[loca]

I just read that a parent wrote no electronics in school, and yet they let there children have cell phones in school knowing that cell phones on campus are illegal! If a parent is going to let there child take a cell phone to school why are they going aggenst electronics in school! people needs 2 start makin more sense!

[nena]

i so agree wit u i dont no why teachers dont let us bring cell phones 2 school if were just going 2 sneak them in i thought teachers were sopposed 2 b smart like that but i guess there just retards

[loca]

Some teachers say you should pay to bring your cell phone to school to!
I kinda agree and kinda not! Please reply

U need to get your head straight whether yes students should bring cell phones in school or not! If not u betteer have a good reason why because i have like millions of reasons why students should not have cell phones in school but why they must!!!!!!!!!!!
THEY SHOULD LET STUDENTS HAVE CELL PHONES IN SCHOOL!!!!

[Chocolate_New_Orleans]

kids don't need cell phones. The only legitamate thing they are used for by kids, is calling home with extra-curricular activities, and that is bogus as land lines at schools are for just that

Cell phones are status symbols, used to show off, just like any other fashion accessory. They are disruptive, and I personally enjoy taking them from students who think they are above the rules and bring them in.

I keep all cellphones until the end of the 9 weeks, or when a parent comes to get it, whichever is first.

[student]

Taking their cell-phone away for 9 weeks is a little ridiculous and just a search for power. I've had my grandfather die in the middle of school and the only way my parents could tell me was through my cell-phone. If some power-hungry teacher had taken it away during that time, I wouldn't have gotten the message.

Also, I drive. I reported an extremely terrible car crash to 911 WITH MY CELL PHONE....so please tell me how ONE mistake can justify a world of hurt such as car crashes? If it hadn't had been for my cell phone (and limited medical training) the man inside the car would've been left for hours upside down, unconscious....maybe you had the right to take it away for a day, (until the end of class) but cell phones ARE benefitial outside of class! So punish them for their one offense but don't take it too far because you enjoy the limited power you've been given.

[Chemfemme]

Taking their cell-phone away for 9 weeks is a little ridiculous .....

I agree

.... and just a search for power...

shows you are clueless! duh

I've had my grandfather die in the middle of school and the only way my parents could tell me was through my cell-phone. If some power-hungry teacher had taken it away during that time, I wouldn't have gotten the message. .

wrong - could have called the school to get a message to you

Also, I drive. I reported an extremely terrible car crash to 911 WITH MY CELL PHONE....so please tell me how ONE mistake can justify a world of hurt such as car crashes? If it hadn't had been for my cell phone (and limited medical training) the man inside the car would've been left for hours upside down, unconscious

and such energencies comprise what percentage of your total cell phone use? and I also assume that this dreadful crash did not occur INSIDE YOUR SCHOOL!!

...maybe you had the right to take it away for a day, (until the end of class) but cell phones ARE benefitial outside of class! So punish them for their one offense but don't take it too far....

agreed

....because you enjoy the limited power you've been given.

again, clueless! duh
:)

[Chocolate_New_Orleans]

Taking their cell-phone away for 9 weeks is a little ridiculous and just a search for power. I've had my grandfather die in the middle of school and the only way my parents could tell me was through my cell-phone. If some power-hungry teacher had taken it away during that time, I wouldn't have gotten the message.

Also, I drive. I reported an extremely terrible car crash to 911 WITH MY CELL PHONE....so please tell me how ONE mistake can justify a world of hurt such as car crashes? If it hadn't had been for my cell phone (and limited medical training) the man inside the car would've been left for hours upside down, unconscious....maybe you had the right to take it away for a day, (until the end of class) but cell phones ARE benefitial outside of class! So punish them for their one offense but don't take it too far because you enjoy the limited power you've been given.

negative, your dead papa message could have been called through the office, and they tell them that a family emergency just happened, can you have her call me, and they would have allowed it. Grandparents have died before the invention of cell phones I hate to tell you.

I agree in a car, it's fine, that's outside of class, and not during my geography class. Cell phones are indeed useful, I'm not arguing that, they are also distracting and will not be tolerated in my class. Either way, I don't take it on the 1st offense like you think, But if I have to say it 2 times, 3 times, ect, then I take it, and make a parent come for it. If it takes a parent 9 weeks to pick it up, then it wasn't that important anyways.

Plus, it's not for the power. I actually say, 9 weeks, OR have your parents come in. They always do. It makes it where the parent has to deal with the behavior of their kid and their lack of ability to follow the rules.

[Unregistered]

I'm a 6th grade student in a middle school. I never knew teacher's had forums! Anyways I'm doing this essay in ELA and I'm taking the side that electronics should NOT be allowed at school. Why?


P.S. Is my thesis statement good?

Even though not allowing electronics at school will cause a uproar among the students, I believe it should happen because without electronics, students could earn better grades from not being distracted

[student]

Well, with that I fully agree with you. I thought you were saying you took it on the first offense. Meh, ya I agree with you that it should be taken away...but you have to admit that most teachers can jump to assumptions and just tell you to empty your pockets for full enjoyment of power.

[Unregistered]

I am a 6th grade student and I belive it is okay to have electronics in school. Even if you don't like them, we will be bringing them anyway. No point in disregarding them because we don't care what you think. All of you guys who regard this are stupid!!!!! You can't make me do what you say. Your not my mommy.

i agree students should be allowed to have there electorincs at recess. the kids arent learning anything and they are not disruptiing the class

[Unregistered]

cell phones rock

[Unregistered]

cell phones rock... you should have cell phones in school ,what if you forgot a permition slip at home and your teacher wont let you go on the phone with your parents. think about that.so put that in your pipe and smoke it.

[Chocolate_New_Orleans]

i agree students should be allowed to have there electorincs at recess. the kids arent learning anything and they are not disruptiing the class

the reason they aren't allowed there, is they can't keep up with them. If they get stolen, lost, ect during that time, they expect teachers to drop everything and look for the item that you dind't have enough responsibility to keep in the first place.

And THAT part of it carries over into after recess/lunch, disrupting the learning then. Parents, who are now out $200 for an iPod, expect the school then to replace said item if no culprit can be found for the theft (which 99% of the time, said device was lost, and someone found it, and kept it)

[Unregistered]

I think that kids shouldn't have handheld electronics (gameboy, psp etc.), but Ipods are fine every once in a while. As long as the student doesn't abuse the privelage in class. Before and in-between classes Ipods should be allowed to relax a little. Some students need the music to cool themselves down and to prepare for their next class.

[Chocolate_New_Orleans]

give an inch, they'll take a mile.

plus, if you can't go 6 hours without rap music, then you have larger problems than 'no electronics' in school.

Bottom line, you don't like the rule, therefore you want to whine it away. Good luck trying. I'm sure you'll enjoy losing your iPod. Hope it doesn't get stolen or broken because you won't get sympathy from this teacher.

This is the conversation when a student has something stolen....

did you lock it up? - NO

what was it? - an iPod (or whatever)

where you supposed to have it here? - NO

Then you can go file a report with the SRO after class. - Can I go now to the SRO?

Nope, we have geography to deal with now, now go sit down.

[Mr. H]

I think that kids shouldn't have handheld electronics (gameboy, psp etc.), but Ipods are fine every once in a while. As long as the student doesn't abuse the privelage in class. Before and in-between classes Ipods should be allowed to relax a little. Some students need the music to cool themselves down and to prepare for their next class.

Whatever!!! When I went to school we didn't need to listen to music to relax between classes and I'm not that old! If they insist upon bringing their ipods to school they can listen to it before school, at lunch and after school. If a student is caught with those little ear pieces in their ears in class, it's as good as mine for the day. If you need to relax with music between those ever-so-tough classes, SING. WHISTLE. I don't care but there had better not be an ipod plugged into your ears. Half of the time when we are trying to get a students attention, they have those damned things in their ears and we can't take care of business. Your argument is based on students being responsible. Well, it only takes one instance of irresponsibility to ruin it for everyone else. Therefore, the only course of action, in my opinion, is to remove the temptation.

[Unregistered]

us students need out cell phones for:
emergencies
for contact with my family
and many others..!!
LET US GET OUR CELL PHONES BACK!!!

[Unregistered]

The school that I teach at does not allow electronic devices. (disk men, Ipods, mp3 players) Cell phones are allowed as long as they are turned off. We, that is the teachers, are permitted to take these things away if the are present during teaching hours. DO u think this is fair? Should we have electronic devices in our schools? What are ways we can prevent "accidents" with these electronics.

I am asking these questions because they appeared in our school news letter, and i was the teacher selected to be the voice of the others (the other teachers) i also wanted to include other teachers as well please any advise will help and opinions!

thanks a bunchyes it shure is

[Unregistered]

yes it shure is
There's no reason to have an MP3/iPod in a classroom at school. Just hum a song in your head if you need to. At the school I teach at our rules are no electronics!!

[Unregistered]

I certainly believe that students should be allowed in school for passing time and seminars they just keep them out of trouble, but in class they only cause a distraction that no one needs and should be taken away.

[Unregistered]

I certainly believe that students should be allowed in school for passing time and seminars they just keep them out of trouble, but in class they only cause a distraction that no one needs and should be taken away.

CELL PHONES ARE DISTRACTION TOO

Yes I agree that cell phones are for emergencies, but students take that extra mile and go text messaging!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Unregistered]

Many students say that they need cellphones in case of emergencies,family deaths or medical issues. Well have I got news for you, if this 'call' is so important than your parents should call the school secratary to inform them rather than interupting the entire class. Other students say that it can be treated as a rersponsibility, your parents trusting you. This is called having rerspect for your boundaries. Cellphones should not be permitted in elementry schools across Canada.

[Unregistered]

The school that I teach at does not allow electronic devices. (disk men, Ipods, mp3 players) Cell phones are allowed as long as they are turned off. We, that is the teachers, are permitted to take these things away if the are present during teaching hours. DO u think this is fair? Should we have electronic devices in our schools? What are ways we can prevent "accidents" with these electronics.

I am asking these questions because they appeared in our school news letter, and i was the teacher selected to be the voice of the others (the other teachers) i also wanted to include other teachers as well please any advise will help and opinions!

thanks a bunch

just let them in the school and if they get stolen just ask everyone keep all the people in the lass the day it got stolen clean out there locker and get all of there stuff and go though them and if you find the item it one of the kids bag or stuff give the kid that stole it a WEEKS WORTH OF ISS.

[Unregistered]

just let them in the school and if they get stolen just ask everyone keep all the people in the lass the day it got stolen clean out there locker and get all of there stuff and go though them and if you find the item it one of the kids bag or stuff give the kid that stole it a WEEKS WORTH OF ISS.

[Unregistered]

to all the teachers i know say no to electronics but i say yes because before i used to be a student too so i wanted thoe thigs in schoo even though we didnt have them but why are we sacraficing students turns to have fun and use their eletronics during lunch,gym(if there not playing) and after ther done with there classwork as an reward so many kids improve in doing there work also said by many scientist such and doctor phil he says that music improves student consintration so give kids a break they only live once when there young.

[Ms. Deni]

The school I teach at doesn't have any set rules as far as electronics go; the teachers make and enforce them.
Personally, I don't mind music players as long as the student waits until work time, doesn't have the volume up loud enough for me to hear, doesn't share and doesn't sing. After a warning to turn it down or whatever, if a student breaks any of the aforementioned rules, the whole class loses it's privilege to use the music devices for the rest of the six weeks.
Cell phones bug the heck out of me. At the beginning of the year I have students and parents sign a paper saying they understand that the first time the student is caught with a cell-phone they'll get a warning, and the second time the student is caught he is sent to the office, which is considered an office referral, for not following rules, and therefore he isn't eligible to attend school activities such as dances, talent shows, basketball games, etc. Anytime I get a complaint I whip the paper out and their mouths shamefully close themselves.

[J was here]

Although many people on this page have good points about all of the good reasons electronics should be alowed in school for my two cents i belive that electronics should be let in school, in case of a rainy day or an emergency, but that doesn't mean they have to be out during school hours. GO BUSH

[J was here]

so give kids a break they only live once when there young.

i don't know what Planet your from but i have about 3 lives left. Yahoo, it'sa Mario time

[Unregistered]

Actually, it is better to take a test under the same conditions that were present when you learned the information. Assigned seats are great. They can be chosen by the students at the beginning of each quarter and changed by the teacher if problems occur. If you were not listening to music when you learned the lesson it could be a major distraction. Studying in the same place you will be taking the test is also helpful. Use your in class study time wisely. The familiar surroundings can act as information triggers if you allow them to.

Happy studying,

I am 100% with you brandi

[Snake]

well i dont know about you but i'm from Jupiter and we have al least 4 live's. where are you from J wuz here?

[Snake]

sorry about the typo i ment at... (Quote) it's a Mario time

[Unregistered]

I do not agree with electronics in school. Yes, maybe cell phone's for High schoolers as long as they are turned off. If your child has an illness parent's, please remember that teachers have called 911 for decades. A cell phone call to you first only delay's getting them help. Our children are spending way too much time on electronics these day's as it is. Watch the new's. We live in a society of obese, under achievers in the USA. Most of the kids are spending hours at night on computers, music & video games.

[Unregistered]

Why can't kids bring electronics to school?They are not harmful in any way.It's just enertianment for us.Why sit in school and write or read when we can talk on a phone or listen to music? I do not agree with the district that kids should not be allowed to.There is nothing wrong at all.

I'm a high school student in 11th grade. I agree with you that electronics should be allowed, alothoughthe time in class should be used to learn, that is why it is required. Listening to music while working or reading is fine but NOT talking on the phone. That is liable to not only distract you but alos other students. My point is cell phones should be allwed in order to contact parens/gaurdians but not used during class time. Mp3player, Ipods and Zunes should be allowed during work time though

[J was here]

well i dont know about you but i'm from Jupiter and we have al least 4 live's. where are you from J wuz here?


where ever i want hahahehe

[Unregistered]

i am a student too and they should be aloud because some kids were absent that day!!

[Chocolate_New_Orleans]

i am a student too and they should be aloud because some kids were absent that day!!


allowed???

Argument negated due to obvious lack of education. Probably due to listening to electronics in school instead of studying vocabulary.

[ilove you]

i like cheese and cell phones me bano/cocina!
1.Gps
2.easy acess to family
3.emergencies
4.look better than go phones! Tee Hee^.^

[Unregistered]

Yes I see what you are saying but listening to iPods during a test or while reading time helps some people concentrate. I am one of those people. Being able to listen to an iPod in between classes could also help to relax some people and allow them to focus more during their next class.

[Unregistered]

i think that they should allow devices in school but they can not be seen

[morgan bollen]

you should be able to bring cellphones to school
there mad because they anit got one

[mrs.Morgan Bollen]

no that is not true yes it does help but it dont alot of people

CELL PHONES YES IN SCHOOL

[Unregistered]

There's no reason to have an MP3/iPod in a classroom at school. Just hum a song in your head if you need to. At the school I teach at our rules are no electronics!!

who wants to sing barny in there head when u could listen to rock??

[Unregistered]

give an inch, they'll take a mile.

plus, if you can't go 6 hours without rap music, then you have larger problems than 'no electronics' in school.

Bottom line, you don't like the rule, therefore you want to whine it away. Good luck trying. I'm sure you'll enjoy losing your iPod. Hope it doesn't get stolen or broken because you won't get sympathy from this teacher.

This is the conversation when a student has something stolen....

did you lock it up? - NO

what was it? - an iPod (or whatever)

where you supposed to have it here? - NO

Then you can go file a report with the SRO after class. - Can I go now to the SRO?

Nope, we have geography to deal with now, now go sit down.

i,m a middle schooler and i go 4 8 hrs. p.s. i HATE rap =(

[Unregistered]

I'm a 6th grade student in a middle school. I never knew teacher's had forums! Anyways I'm doing this essay in ELA and I'm taking the side that electronics should NOT be allowed at school. Why?


P.S. Is my thesis statement good?

Even though not allowing electronics at school will cause a uproar among the students, I believe it should happen because without electronics, students could earn better grades from not being distracted

no i hate it u betraror to the middle school race

[Unregistered]

My daughter isn't allowed to bring it. If she did bring it (sneak it), I'd be busting her butt over the deal. sneaking is an unspoken version of lieing in my house. If it became broke during confiscation, she'd repay me the $200 it cost me to give it as a gift to her, but would not get a new one, (unless she raised another $200 for one of her own)

u child abuser $200 or your child

[Unregistered]

im infavor of having electronics in school. Even though im only an 8th grader i see the pros and cons of having electronics in classes. But if its a problem just have them stop doing wut they are doing and listen and if they dont listen give them warnings and if it happens again take it. then ban that person from bringing them or it.

[Chocolate_New_Orleans]

then I suppose those school rules that were created are for what, toilet paper. There's a reason these items are already banned. Because you aren't the first 8th grader through the system. SChools do not need to waste time allowing each student to individually lose their own right to bring toys to school. Students are students, they will forever follow the same behavior patterns as the group before. If the first group of students couldn't handle the responsibilities of electronics, what makes you think the next group can?

[teach gi]

allowed???

Argument negated due to obvious lack of education. Probably due to listening to electronics in school instead of studying vocabulary.

Now chocolate, that is not very nice. Here is a couple reasons why I think that it is not nice.

1. It does not take very long to glance through this site and find mistakes in everyone's writing. If you want me to find some with yours I can take care of that for you.

2. I guy that I think spends some time on this forum said this:
nitpicking typos is a defense for lack of argument...

[Unregistered]

Very good point, although fruitless. It won't take you long to figure it out----his mistakes don't matter, but everyone else's does. No one else's opinion matters, only his. He can spout off about