Phones in school can be used for a variety of reasons, such as introducing students to tech outside school and allowing communication between students and parents. As long as they are regulated fairly by teachers and staff, there is no reason why cell phones should not be allowed in classrooms. Many schools across the country have either banned phones or forced students to give them up while on school grounds; however, this approach takes away a valuable educational and communication tool for students.

One way phones have a use in the classroom is by providing easy contact to a student’s family in case of an emergency. In “,Parents Want Cellphones in the Classroom. Here’sWhy,” Dr. Benjamin Washington states, “More than half of parents said they want their children to have their phones so they can reach their kids or find out where they are during the day, when needed.” In the same article, the author provides statistics on the reasons why parents want their children to have phones in school, with 78% saying they wanted their children to have them in case of an emergency so that they could communicate better with them. This shows how parents are rightfully concerned about their children’s safety at school, especially with events like school shootings which only add to that concern.

In addition, having cell phones in class could also be beneficial for teachers and staff due to the increasing importance of electronic devices. In “Cellphones in the classroom: Should it be allowed,” by Graduate Program, Anna Prothero says, “Integrating cellphones thoughtfully can be a real win when it comes to prepping our students for the real world. Think about it — they’re already living in a digital landscape, right? So, instead of fighting it, we can use those devices to actively teach them how to navigate it responsibly.” Teachers would be able to do things such as analyze different sources and determine which ones are credible and which are not. This offers a unique perspective on cell phones in school that is not often touched on. Kids are already growing up in an age where everything is digital, from education to entertainment. By keeping cell phones in class, teachers can use them to teach students the ins and outs of not only using technology but also staying safe while using it.

Overall, cell phones provide an outlet of communication between parents and students in the event of emergencies. They can also be used as a tool to teach students how to use and stay safe while using modern technology. A solution to the problem of integrating them into schools could be to have set times during each class when students are allowed to use their phones. Depending on the type of class, this time could simply be used as free time for the students, or the teacher can decide if he or she would like to use the time to practice things such as deciding on credible and non-credible sources. Another solution could be for students to have their phones in class but under the supervision of the teacher. This would allow for them to be supervised by the teacher, preventing disruption of the class while also allowing students to have easy access to their phones in case of an emergency.