Mobile Phones must be allowed in School

Education that we all know uses ball pens, papers and books for its learning material; however, in this age of technology are all of these still needed? Of course, each and every one of us has their own thoughts and opinions about technological development in education but as a student, mobile phones should be allowed in school. Because just like what Joe Mecca (2019) said that mobile phones’ values and benefits do not have any replacements to the students’ experience as they prepare students for the real world, help them learn how to be responsible, and help promote safety.

            First of all, the so called integration of technology in education does not just mean making use of high technology produced in today’s generation but it is a preparation for the students to adapt in the real world by exposing them early on with gadgets that will be very helpful when they work. It is especially true in the case of mobile phones, because as what the Internetwork Engineering (2016) stated that boost of learning can be observed when students are to use phones which will help them in having a successful future. These lessons that can be learned and be helpful when they apply it to the workforce include critical thinking skills, teamwork, adaptation, and career learning.

            In addition, responsibility is also one of the most important things that mobile phones can give to students. Since having a phone will give the students the responsibility to take good care of it and use it well. There is also the matter of when and where to use it, in which this help students regulate and exercise responsible usage of mobile phones (Steyfer, 2018). For example, employees cannot use phones during a professional meeting just like students should not use phones inside the classroom during class hours unless it is an emergency. Because there is a time and place of which the students can update their Facebook status, take pictures, and play games.

            Furthermore, mobile phones also promote safety in cases of tracking, finding, and emergencies. According to Deign (2013), tracking or finding literally means a way of updating the parents or teachers of where their children or students are. Using the text or call feature of a phone, they can ask directly to the students where they are or to use the GPS phone & locate app to track their phone and locate where they are exactly at the moment. This helps in avoiding disasters to happen and be emergency ready, even if the students are inside the school, they can still contact their family, authorities, and emergency hotlines as the school needs everyone to cooperate in doing the appropriate measures that should be done when unexpected events happen.

            Therefore, Education leaders must implement orders to have schools permit the usage of mobile phones inside the campus. Since, this is not just about technological adaptation in education but it is about the future of the youth, and the future of the country that will help them in being prepared of the challenges in the real world, be responsible, and for them to be safe. That is why it cannot be denied that mobile phones’ advantages are greater than its disadvantages.