“The Advantages of having a phone in an early
age” (student)
Today technology made a big impact specifically on mobile phones, they help our
daily lives to make it easier. Cell phones play a huge social role which, until the teen
years, does not become interesting in a child's life. Show watching and gaming are the
prominent interests before that and are reflected in the digital activities to which the
younger kids gravitate. Cell phones are becoming an extremely popular electronic for
people to buy, and even replace house phones in some instances. They are also
becoming more technologically advanced; for web surfing, most can take and send
photos and videos, and connect to the Internet. Convenience is certainly one of the
greatest advantages when it comes to purchasing cell phones for children. Mobile
phones are even used today as a wallet to make payments. Money could be transferred
to friends, relatives or others almost instantly using the smartphone's mobile baking
system. In addition, one can easily access details of his / her account and know past
transactions. So it saves a great deal of time and hassle-free too. Mobile phones are
used in various ways such as for communication, entertainment and for source of
information like announcements in news. They serve as a bridge to connect us with our
families or other relatives, or to gain more knowledge. Acquiring a phone at an early age
proves that there are a wide array of benefits ranging from communication to
emergency purposes. It also gives the opportunity to users to feed their inquisitive
nature. The use of phones can be for educational and communication purposes with a
bit of entertainment that does not meddle with the way of their thinking and views of
other individuals. Children enjoy their phones as they can listen to music, play video
games and watch videos. For their parents sometimes it is very convenient to have
them entertained with their phones while they do house chores or drive. Some games
such as Pokémon Go may make children also to go outdoors and be more sociable.
The impact of smartphones is visible in all areas such as school for education, social
life, communication, and etc. Based on Key Ideas for tech “According to a survey by
Compete, a web analytics firm, a large number of people almost up to 65% is using their
Smartphones to read news feeds, post status updates, read & reply to messages and
post photos. This shows that now people are leaving PCs and moving towards
Smartphones.” It also shows that having a smartphone is very convenient since you can
bring it with you all the time and it can help you for emergency purposes. If our child is
involved in a lot of activities and the parents cannot always take them to such activities,
when coordinating schedules and pickup times, a cell phone can be a lifesaver. It
makes communication easier with our loved ones, friends, etc. Based on the article it
says that “Mobile phones provide the means to communicate with friends, family and
indeed most of the world’s population instantly.” Mobile phones help parents to check
on their children from time to time, knowing that their child can just call home or them.
One of the easiest ways to keep track of your children is through cell phones. You can
find out with a quick call where they are, who they are with and when they're going to be
home. At the same time, they can give your kids the same sense of safety when
allowing them to know that their parents are just a quick phone call away for any
emergencies or problems. Some kids have emergency problems which count for every
second. But, with the help of mobile phones, they feel more secure knowing that if
symptoms start to flare up their child can reach them. Assuming these children are
being supervised, this may not be necessary, but it does give peace of mind to families.
If students have a mobile phone, contacting anyone when they need to do so is easy.
For example, if students have an issue in school or on the street after school, they can
immediately contact their parents. Similarly, cellphone helps us students contact police
in any harmful situation, or contact fire brigade if they find fire somewhere, or even call
any department when they need it. So, one of the best solutions for any emergency
situation is the mobile phone. 85 percent of children aged 14-17 already have cell
phones, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Even 69 per cent of ages 11-14
have cell phones. Many of these children keep in touch with their peers through
messaging, text, and calling in a way that facilitates their social interaction inclusion.
Another advantage in this area is that you can use the phone as a tool to teach them
about money, budgeting, and overspending consequences. This can be accomplished
by including your children on the cell phone plan for your family and letting them know
how much data they have available each month. If they exceed that limit, you can set a
consequence such as loss of telephone privileges, or assign additional tasks to
compensate for the extra cost. It also allows them to stay in the social loop with their
friends with the proper programs that communicate with programs like Messenger and
etc. Social networks like Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr enables your child to reach out
and find other children who share their interests. Having mobile devices in the
classroom allows students to access the latest news, information, statistics and so on
instantly. Practically every question they have is at their fingertips, keeping them
connected with what's going on around them and making sure they're always well
informed with the latest information. As well they can keep track of schedules and have
other organizational tools and valuable information at their fingertips. It also allows us to
manage a to - do list using the reminder option for your mobile phones. Additionally, if
you plan to wake up early in the morning, you can set the alarm with a preferred volume
and notification sound. This will help you to wake up early enough and avoid being later
for your meeting, class or any activity scheduled. The benefits of owning a smartphone
at an early age is that children nowadays can learn from the internet or such as digital
learning, Of course we get knowledge from parents, teachers and books, but we can
learn much more with the help of the internet. Based on Forbes “Generation Z expects
digital learning tools such as these to be deeply integrated into their education. For
them, technology has always been a fully integrated experience into every part of their
lives. Based on the article Nationwidechildren.org they said that smartphones give us
the “ability to gain immediate knowledge for personal or academic use – even in
elementary school it’s hard to do school work without electronic access to apps, web
research and Google docs”. And they don’t think education should be any different.
They believe they should be able to seamlessly connect academic experiences to
personal experiences through these same tools.” They much prefer using these tools
rather than going to school and taking down notes. With the help of mobile phones
children can surf the internet and allows you to search for information so quickly, that
even competent people are often slower at recalling and coming up with the information
you need. It’s also very helpful for students because mobile phones are excellent tools
for the timekeeping. Students can use it to keep track of time, be timely to classes, and
much more. Mobile phones also have notes, calendar features and memo buttons that
can be used to keep track of assignments, major events and important information they
need to stay productive at school work. This is another major advantage that mobile
phones have in schools. When our children are having a hangout, they can just search
for the restaurant they want to go to, the location of the nearest aid police office, and
find any other relevant information. Mobile phones have apps that provide a source of
relief after a busy day, you get the new updates with the new trends and the lives of
your loved ones. It’s also a way for us to truly and freely express ourselves by posting in
apps such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and etc. Mobile phones were built to be very
convenient, you no longer have to send your credentials, videos, photos or even
document through the post office with a mobile phone at the present age. With a few
pressing buttons or touching the screen, your data transfer will be sent and received
around the globe in just a few seconds. We can all do this at home by having certain
apps such Gmail, Messenger and etc. Another advantage for students is that the mobile
phone also serves another great advantage in schools, as it can serve as a powerful
tool for classroom participation. Teachers can create poll questions, and students can
simply write their answers to the number the Teacher has made available. Thus, live
results are displayed and reviewed throughout the classroom. By doing so, teachers
can quickly determine a particular topic's understanding and restructure their lesson
plan to meet that accordingly. Additionally, Teachers can also provide their students
with more specialized digital textbooks. On the other hand, students can at any time
gain access to their digital textbooks, which will make them more organized and
productive. Information in schools is another big advantage of mobile phones. Students
can make researchers quickly about their lessons and gain more insights beyond their
textbooks. And that's where you have it, some of the biggest advantages for students of
mobile phones. Not only will cell phones be a part of their daily lives now and in the
future, but they will also be important in many careers. Knowing how to make effective
use of mobile devices is an important skill to have in modern society. Including mobile
technology in the classroom is key to getting your students ready for the future.
Inherently allowing students to use their telephones in the classroom builds trust
between the students and their teacher. Although telephones can cause distraction,
creating highly engaging lesson plans where students actively use their phones to find
answers may be a great way to promote healthy use of cell phones for learning
purposes, this builds students and children trust to on how to use phones properly.
In conclusion, wherever you're on the cell phone in the classroom debate,
there's no denying that mobile devices are becoming increasingly integrated into every
facet of our daily lives every year, and that teachers will continue to integrate them into
their lesson plans and teaching styles, in one minor form or another. Mobile phones
have become a necessity. Cell phones have brought a whole new age of technology
and, in terms of communication, they make life more convenient. Cell phones therefore
have a big part to play in the way we communicate with one another. Now it is not worth
making a phone call, text messages and social networking have taken over phone calls
and e-mails. Soon everyone will have a cell phone and no one will have a home phone,
I believe the home phone will get obsolete in the near future and there will be nothing
but cell phones everywhere. With its help we can be as smart and informed at any given
moment as we want to be. It's hard to imagine, but on our mobile phone we have all the
data and information we'll ever need — that's a benefit that can't be overlooked. Cell
phones help us to stay connected with others and provide the user with a sense of
security. They include security apps that allow you to see your children’s whereabouts
on a local map and alert them in case of an emergency of what happened to them. In
the event of emergency. Therefore, having a cell phone at a young age can help us to
reach you quickly and could possibly save lives. There's really no "right" age to allow
our kids to dip a toe into the digital pond, but if we pay attention to the issues, we'll be
able to decide what's meaningful to our kids without interfering with a process that's
going to happen whether we like it or not. Cell phones can thus be helpful to a variety of
age groups, given the benefits. Typically, a cell phone may work with a child as long as
a child can speak and spell (for text). With this purpose, the researchers aspire to
answer the following questions in this study:
1. Why are phones so much more important to the children of this younger
generation compared to those of previous generations?
2. How can having and using phones at an earlier age positively impact the
lives of the children?
3. Why do older generations think that phones/technology is bad for the
newer generation?
Hey Crystel, here’s a guide in making your outline:
I. Introduction
A. Introductory Remark that will entice readers to read your paper.
B. Background information of the topic
C. Significance of the topic
D. Final Thesis Statement:
II. Body – This is where you will defend your stand about the topic and answer the
research questions one by one. Each research question will be in 1 – 2 paragraphs
long.
A. Main point 1 – RQ1 in statement form. NOT in question form
1. Supporting Details with source
2. Supporting Details with source
3. Supporting Details with source
B. Main point 2 – RQ 2
1. Supporting Details with source
2. Supporting Details with source
a. More details
b. More details
C. Main point 3 – RQ 3
1.
2.
D. Main point 4 – RQ 4
1.
2.
a.
b.
E. Counter Argument – If you do not have a question that goes against your stand
then this is the opportunity for you to include some information that opposes your
stand, so you can strengthen your stand.
1. Supporting Details with sources
2. Supporting Details with sources
III. Conclusion
A. Summarize the information presented in the body
B. Restate why the topic is important
C. You may restate the main points and validate your claim or stand
D. Call to action based on your findings
If you have any more questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Thank you! :)
