Write your answers by Phan Nguyễn Hoài Sang (FPTU HCM)

Agree

2026-06-11 04:39:52 UTC

1. Enhance lecture efficiency: Without the distraction of mobile phones, students are compelled to maintain their focus during class. For example, during a fast-paced math lesson, a student focused on the board successfully follows a complex equation step-by-step. If distracted by a text message, they would miss a critical formula and be completely lost for the rest of the class.

2. Boost classroom engagement and student-teacher interaction: Students must actively communicate with the teacher to fully grasp the lesson, rather than simply relying on their phones to search for answers when they received questions. For example, When a teacher asks, "Why did this historical event happen?", a student cannot just silently read an answer off Wikipedia. Instead, they must raise their hand, ask clarifying questions, and discuss their ideas out loud with the teacher.

3. Develop cognitive and thinking skills: When students cannot use phones to look up information or find immediate answers, they are challenged to brainstorm and utilize advanced cognitive skills such as critical thinking, deep analysis, and memory recall which significantly activates and strengthens their overall intellectual capabilities. For example, When asked to analyze a poem, a student can no longer search for a pre-written summary online. They are forced to brainstorm, reread the text, and connect clues to build their own original interpretation.

Emergency contact

2026-06-11 04:44:26 UTC

In case of an emergency such as sick, accident,.... the phone helps students contact their families or call emergency services quickly.

Phones should not be banned at school

2026-06-11 04:45:51 UTC

Cell phone bans prevent vital communication during emergencies.
- Regardless of the emergency—from a school shooting to a panic attack —students should be able to easily and immediately contact emergency services and their parents (or other responsible adults) if needed.
Phones help develop digital skills
- Technology is an essential part of modern life and future careers.
- Allowing students to use phones responsibly helps them learn digital literacy, time management, and responsible technology use.
  3. Phones can support learning
  - Students can use phones to research information, access educational apps, watch learning videos, and complete assignments more efficiently.
  - They provide quick access to online resources that can enhance classroom learning.