7B: Should cell phones be allowed in class? by Valentina Nigrinis Almeida

Sofía Simmonds

2025-09-22 23:00:08 UTC

I think cell phones should be allowed in class because they can help us learn for example a scientific study showed that 60% of students learn better and stay more focused when they use their phones for schoolwork that’s why I believe cell phones can be very useful if we use them in a good way.

Sara Rey

2025-09-26 17:00:47 UTC

Cell phones should be allowed in class, there are a lot of reasons, we can learn through digital content, also because of safety reasons and it can also be used to facilitate group activities, also, a study made by ‘ graduate programs for educators’ said that children and teenagers can learn more easily by digital content,

And I quote “integrating cellphones thoughtfully can be a real win when it comes to prepping our students for the real world.”

But, there are also cons, like distractions, cyber bullying and obviously addiction, distractions is one of the biggest concerns of the teachers and parents, but, many school have find other ways to manage the use of cellphones instead of just banning them;

So, should cellphones be allowed in schools?, yes, the use of a cellphone is very important in the learning process, but, there need to be a certain type of regulation.

Nicole Bernal

2025-09-28 00:21:30 UTC

I think cell phones should not be allowed in class because they are too distracting. Many students start texting, playing games, or checking social media instead of paying attention to the teacher. That makes them miss important lessons and sometimes even use their phones to cheat on exams. Even though cell phones can be useful in other situations, in the classroom they usually cause more problems than benefits. That’s why I believe it’s better to keep them away during class so everyone can stay focused and really learn.

2025-09-28 03:58:29 UTC

Students should be allowed to use their phones in class because they are not only a source of entertainment but also powerful learning tools ,scientific studies confirm that around 70% of students understand lessons better and participate more actively when they are allowed to use their phones for educational purposes with access to online dictionaries research platforms and educational apps phones can help students solve doubts instantly and stay more engaged in the class instead of being a distraction, they can become a modern tool that supports both teachers and learners

Jairo Duran

2025-09-28 17:13:49 UTC

I should believe that students should be able to use their phones in class. I see them not as entertainment machines, but as incredibly powerful learning devices. I've noticed how students, when they apply their phones to the cause of learningreferencing words using online dictionaries, researching on sites, and employing apps—learn better and engage much more enthusiastically. These phones allow for instant resolving of doubts, keeping the students engaged and not losing their focus. I view them as a contemporary resource that strongly aids both instructors and students.

Alejo Sandoval

alejandrosandoval14 — 2025-09-28 18:04:08 UTC

Claim: Cellphones should not be allowed in classrooms because they degrade student focus, performance, and fairness in assessments.
Evidence: For instance, a study of 91 schools in England showed that students in schools with phone bans scored 6.41 percent higher on tests than those in schools that allowed phones. IPL
Reasoning: This suggests that when phones are removed, distractions are minimized and students can devote fuller attention to their lessons. The presence of phones introduces easily accessible diversions (notifications, social media, messaging), which fracture concentration. Over time, those fragmented moments of inattention accumulate, leading to poorer retention of material. Therefore, banning phones supports a more effective learning environment.

Khaled Dabage

2025-09-28 18:24:37 UTC

Students should not use cellphones in class because they distract from learning; studies indicate that using phones during lessons leads to lower attention and test scores and harms prosocial behavior — our previously published work has also demonstrated that adolescent networked technology users are at increased risk for depression, anxiety or psychological distress.

Martin Gonzalez

2025-09-28 18:25:55 UTC

I think cell phones should not be allowed in classrooms because they make a very big distraction and can make students to not paying attention in class. also can students cheat in tests and exams. however i think that is ok with teachers permission and only when is used for an online activity and that needs to be with cellphone. an study from Korea followed 84 students for 14 weeks it showed that students use their cellphone for 25 percent of the class and got distracted every few minutes and they also discovered that using cellphones was linked to bad grades.

Hanna Del Valle

2025-09-28 18:30:48 UTC

I think that cellphones in classrooms have both benefits and problems.On the positive side is useful for learning with educational apps and quick access to school platform but also emergencies.but phones can easily distract us with games,social media and texting during class and that reduce focus and learning.a better solution is to allow cellphones with rules.For example,only using them when the teachers permits.

Victor Thowinsson

2025-09-28 18:35:46 UTC

I think cellphones should be allowed in class but with restrictions, only when the teacher asks for it to be used, and it to be used in a productive and educative way, and not to be a distraction, so students stay active and not distracted by their cellphones, i also think it should be monitored by the teacher, in conclusion, it can be useful if we use them correctly.

Sarah Chala

sarahchala — 2025-09-28 19:23:36 UTC

I think that phones should be allowed in school because a scientific study showed that 70% of students who carry a phone learn more, because the phone can help them do research, watch videos of the topic given in class, make educational games with the topic given in class, among other things. That is why I think phones should be allowed in class.

Salome Vega

2025-09-28 20:29:51 UTC

I think cellphones should be allowed because it can help us to get more known about the theme that we are learning, and I think it will not distract us to focus on school and in our chores or homework, it will help us to get more easy or more motivated school, a study shows that 80% of the students that the school allow to bring their cellphones get higher grades.

Cristina Quintero

2025-09-28 20:49:00 UTC

Cellphones should be allowed because…

They can support learning. Students can use them to look for information, access educational apps, or use tools like calculators and translators. This makes lessons more interactive and help students learn in different ways.

Having a cellphone allows students to stay safe and connected. In emergencies, they can reach their parents or call for help quickly, giving families piece of mind.

Cellphones should be allowed in classrooms when used correctly. They can enhance learning, improve safety, and prepare students for a world where technology is everywhere.

AsapSCIENCE has created a video entitled “How is your phone changing you”. This interactive video provides a detailed overview of how using a phone constantly can literally change brain function and the ability to think in a higher cognitive manner.

Lucianna Herrera

2025-09-28 21:04:34 UTC

Cellphones should be allowed in classrooms because they can be powerful educational tools that support learning. A 2019 study from the University of Arkansas found that when students used phones for academic purposes, they were more engaged and performed better in class discussions. This shows that instead of being just a distraction, cellphones can become resources that improve participation and help students develop digital skills they will need in real life, so using them responsibly in class brings important benefits to education.

Santiago Sanchez

2025-09-28 23:56:43 UTC

In my opinion, the use of cell phones should be allowed because they enable more interactive activities in the classroom and help students find information on the topic being taught at that moment. They would also be very helpful in communicating with parents. Let's take an example: imagine that a student has had an accident or an allergic reaction and the expert on the subject is the guardian. The student calls the guardian and explains what has happened. the guardian arrives and resolves the issue. In conclusion, cell phones would bring more positives than negatives in my opinion. Thank you for reading.

Jose Antonio

2025-09-29 04:57:40 UTC

I should believe that students should be able to use their phones in class. I see them not as entertainment machines, but as incredibly powerful learning devices. I've noticed how students, when they apply their phones to the cause of learning—referencing words using online dictionaries, researching on sites, and employing apps—learn better and engage much more enthusiastically. These phones allow for instant resolving of doubts, keeping the students engaged and not losing their focus. I view them as a contemporary resource that strongly aids both instructors and students.

Argument:

2025-09-29 13:32:36 UTC

Students should be allowed to bring their cell phones to school because responsible use can enhance learning and promote independence, and this is supported by scientific research.

A study by Stanford University found that the use of mobile technology in educational settings can increase motivation, collaboration, and personalized learning (Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education, 2014). Cell phones give students quick access to educational tools such as dictionaries, calculators, instructional videos, and learning platforms, which support self-directed learning.

Furthermore, researchers at Nottingham Trent University discovered that when used in a controlled way, cell phones can increase student engagement in class and help develop important digital skills needed in the 21st century.

Argument:maria sanchez

2025-09-29 13:33:23 UTC

Students should be allowed to bring their cell phones to school because responsible use can enhance learning and promote independence, and this is supported by scientific research.