A smart phone is a mobile phone that incorporates personal digital assistant (PDA) functionality. It allows users to make calls, send emails, access the internet, and edit office documents. Smart phones run operating systems like BlackBerry OS and have features such as touch screens, keyboards, web access, and messaging capabilities. While smart phones provide benefits like access to educational resources and the ability to work remotely, they can also distract students and enable cheating. The effects of smart phones on productivity, education, and social engagement depend on how each individual user chooses to utilize their device.

1. Smart phones

2. What is a smart phone? A device that: Lets you make telephone calls. Offers the ability to send emails. Offers the ability to edit office documents. a mobile phone that incorporates a PDA.

3. features Operating system (i.e. BlackBerry OS) software Web access Qwerty keyboard Messaging Wireless technology Synchronization Facility Touch screen

4. Uses of a smart phone Make and receive calls. Send and receive e-mails. Internet access. Multimedia (mp3,mp4,3gp etc.) Specialty Technology. Scheduling.

5. Positives. -access to virtual textbooks. -virtual catalog for marks. -online assistance (picture & video) Negatives. -distracts learners in lessons. -cheat on exams (via internet). -less time studying Effects on education

6. Powerful as a desktop. internet access from anywhere. High level of security (small server). Access company records on the road. Release stress in office life. Effects on productivity

7. Anti social behavior People become Less interactive People might become “lazy thinkers” Effects on social engagement

8. conclusion There are pro’s and con’s to the effects smart phones have. It’s all about how the person uses the phone that determines the effect the phones will have on the person.

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