Saturday 20 August 2011

Prohibition of Samsung Function on Schools: Agree or Disagree?

By Gareth Jale


There are many advantages and disadvantages in using smart phones such as Samsung Function, but we should also focus on other discussions such as smart phones being allowed to be used on school grounds. Obviously, there will be two sides on this debate; the pro-smart phones, and the other, the anti-smart phones.

The Samsung Function, which is the successor of the highly-successful Galaxy S, comes equipped with the latest technology as well as the latest Android OS version (codenamed "Gingerbread"). With these two things combined, it allows super fast Internet connection, which is very beneficial for people who need to be connected on the Internet. Many believe that this younger generation has quickly become very addicted to their smart phones, racing out to buy the latest accessories, and surely this will only become worse if these handsets are allowed to be used in the classroom as well.

This device can be useful at some times, especially if they need to take pictures or images of their assignments; with the 8 megapixel camera, these children can take the pictures with high quality, and edit it later at home. If all students have a smart phone or a mobile phone then their tutors can send reminders of assignments to all students, even those who have missed class. Countdown timers and calculators also prove to be beneficial for children as well. There is though not really enough evidence to make the usage of smart phones in school a positive thing. Additionally, not all students (and their parents) are rich or can afford buying a smart phone.

Some critics that the use a smart phone in the classroom is a good idea, but this really is debatable; the use of smart phone sin general is changing the way that we communicate in the world, and an astounding 33% of adults admit to be addicted to their smart phones. So it is really a bad idea to allow smart phones to be used on school grounds. If your teenager regularly takes her Samsung Function to school, they will need to purchase a case or a screen protector to protect form spills as well as the terminal being dropped.

Another argument which is used by critics is that smart phones may be used for cheating on tests. Inappropriate photos can be taken and spread around the school as well as the disturbing trend of recording video footage of bullying in the playground.

Depending on the country in which you live and even the area, there are a wide range of views on whether you should take your phone to the classroom. Although it could be said that it is a great way to surf the Internet at high speed and find information, the use of computers in schools needs to be controlled to avoid inappropriate content being viewed. These computers can be given a set of instructions so that it can effectively block harmful websites. The use of computers and smart phone sin the classroom should always be very carefully monitored and free use of smart phones should not be allowed; taking the Samsung Function into the classroom may allow for advanced learning, but this can be found by using the school computer facilites.




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