Cell phones can be used as learning tools to look up definitions, research topics, and find reference images. They also allow students to record classes and review material later if they missed something. However, cell phones can also be a distraction for both students and teachers, and some worry they enable cheating and theft. While cell phones offer opportunities for learning through apps and information access, schools must weigh these benefits against the risks of distraction and misuse.

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6. Cell phones can be
used to check
the spelling/
definitions of a
word, research
a topic, and
look up
reference
images.

7. When you
record the
class, you can
listen later if
you were
unsure about a
topic you went
over.
To help you record teachers and
listen in later.

8. Pictures & Videos for Projects

9. There are many apps useful in
class

11. Phones Can Be Used as
Calculators

12. If a person is slow taking notes, a picture can
be taken of the notes and accessed later. Same
for sending notes to absent classmates and
even you can make notes in memo.

14. Cell phones are a distraction to
the student as well as the class.

15. Cell phones can be used as a
method of cheating.

16. Students can play games on the phone,
watch videos & make phone calls and
miss their lessons

17. It induces jealousy and could be theft.

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19. REASONS
• Cell phones are a means
of learning.
• Assessments can be
done through cell phone
technology, such as oral
quizzes, and text
message homework
assignments.
• Cell phones can be used
to gather information.