Technology: The big Distraction

In our world, technology is a big help. We use computers to write essays and surf the Internet. Cell phones are a big help when we need to call someone from a place where no other phone is. We use ipods and mp3 players to listen to music to make our workouts in the weight room less dull. But is this all for good? Cell phones are a big problem in school. They are used not only to call home because of forgotten homework, but also to inform parents about something that happened that day that could wait until after school gets out. Texting is a big issue in this way. Calling is ok, but now that we have texting, it is simply over used. You know students have it easy when they’re texting their friends in the classroom next door. In my opinion, it takes away from the learning of the student, especially when they aren’t punished by the teacher for texting during class. Other students get distracted too. To hear the clicking of keys on a phone during a lesson in class is one of the most annoying things I can think of. Another way cell phones are used in a bad way is that iphones have apps that students can use for calculators or to find definitions. During a test, I have seen kids struggle with a math problem on a test and used their phone for it even though the instructions stated “no calculators.” So to wrap things up, technology is a big help to us, but also takes us away from learning. Cell phones and other hand held devices would be so much more respected if students would just use them responsibly.