USE OF CELL PHONES IN EDUCATINAL INSTITUTES-A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

INTRODUCTION

AIM

TO ANALYZE THE EFFECTS OF MOBILE PHONES ON STUDENTS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

OBJECTIVES

To study the effect of cell phones in academic progress of students To study pros and cons of cell phones in academic institutions To recommend some suitable measures for restricting the use of cell phones in educational institutions

METHODOLOGY

Relevant material in libraries

Internet search

Survey through questionnaire

SEQUENCE
PART I
General discussion about cell phones

PART II
Comparisons at national & international level

PART III
Impact of cell phone use on students

PART IV
Opinion survey and its deductions

PART V
Recommendations and conclusion

PART I
GENERAL DISCUSSION ABOUT CELL PHONES

DEFINITION

Wireless phones

BUILT IN ANTENNA

PORTABLE

HISTORICAL BACKGROUNG OF CELL PHONES

Before a luxury, now a necessity

Easy affordability and accessibility

Evolution of latest and light weight models Radio telephony technology

HISTORICAL BACKGROUNG OF CELL PHONES

BAG PHONES

WALKIE TALKIE

MTA

Dr.Martin CooperMotorola Dyna TAC-1973

IMPORTANCE OF CELL PHONE FOR TEENAGERS

Safety and security

Status symbol

Boost to confidence

Symbol of freedom and growing up

REASONS WHY PARENTS GIVE CELL PHONES TO THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN

Security concern

Easy accessibility and affordability Peer pressure

USE OF MOBILE PHONES BY STUDENTS

Rules to be devised

Source of distraction

Learning tools

Mobile phone cameras

Invasion of privacy

PART II
COMPARISON OF CELL PHONE USAGE ON NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES

ICEMS
Tells to limit use of cell phones by young children and teenagers Governments to apply the Precautionary Principle to protect against the absorption of electromagnetic energy by the head, but also adverse effects of the signals on biochemistry, physiology and electrical biorhythms.
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INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES

Bio-Initiative Report
There could have serious implications to adult health and functioning in society due to years of exposure of the young to both ELF and RF result in diminished capacity for thinking, judgment, memory, learning, and control over behavior.

WHO
Researchers associated with WHO have cautioned that until more is known parent should reduce their children exposure by restricting the length of calls.

STATICS OF PAKISTANI CELL PHONE USERS

5th biggest consumer in Asia. Growth of consumers @226 % in last eight years, from 300,000 to 90 million Expenditure in last 8 years is over 16 Bn on cell phone

INTERNATIONAL SURVEY OF CELL PHONE USE IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES

Teacher's fears of integration

76% Students will be distracted 62% Not all students have the mobile devices 33% Concerned that students will cheat using the devices 24% Do not know how to effectively use the devices within instruction 23% Need curriculum to support the use of mobile devices Yet ONLY 13% of teachers dismiss mobile devices as not having a positive impact on learning.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF USING CELL PHONES IN LEARNING ACCORDING TO PARENTS

43% Increases student engagement 41% Prepares students for world of work 38% Extends school day learning 37% Provides access to online textbooks 35% Improves teacher-parent-student communications 32% Students can review class materials 31% Personalizes instruction 27% Provides way to help struggling students

63% of parents say they would buy their child a cell phone if they knew it would be used for educational purposes Contd

STUDENT'S HAVING CELL PHONE ACCESS

98% of high school students have a cell phone (31% with mobile Internet) 83% of middle school students have a cell phone (25% with mobile Internet) 43% of 3rd through 5th graders have a cell phone (15% with mobile Internet) 28% of K-2nd graders have a cell phone (12% with mobile Internet)

STUDENT'S SUGGEST WAYS TO USE CELL PHONE FOR LEARNING

Look up information on Internet Record or take notes Work on projects with classmates

Access digital textbooks

Take videos of class presentations or experiments Play educational games Communicate with classmates Receive reminders and alerts

STUDENT'S SUGGEST WAYS TO USE CELL PHONE FOR LEARNING

Organize schoolwork

Communicate with teacher

Learn about school activities Access social networks Create and share documents/media Upload assignments and work to portals Coordinate calendars

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PART III
IMPACT OF CELL PHONE USE ON STUDENTS

ADVANTAGES
User Safety Social Connectivity Not a Security Threat Self-Reliance Tech-Savvy

Cell Phones as Learning Tools

Phone Manners Independence Responsible Behavior

Social connectivity through internet:

Learning tool:

Mobile as a computer and laptoptop:

Texting:

DISADVANTAGES
Health Risks Prone to Robbery Susceptible to Traffic Accidents Class-Differentiation

Poor Socializing Skills

Couch Potatoes Source of Distraction

Health Risks:

Cheating Tools:

Causes accidents:

DISADVANTAGES
Deterioration in Academic Performance Impaired Learning Skills Effects on Language and Grammar Cell Phones as Cheating Tools Cyber Bullying Disturbs Privacy

PART IV
OPINION SURVEY

QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS

I conducted a survey from faculty, parents and students of NUST by floating a questionnaire among a sample of 15 students and 15 parents/teachers. Results are shown in the following slides

QUESTION - 1
Do you feel that cell phones are a source of distraction in educational institutes?

Yes = 26 No = 4

30
20 10 0 yes no

QUESTION - 2
Are cell phones used as learning tools in your schools/colleges?

Yes = 28 No = 2

30 20 10 0 yes no

QUESTION - 3
Are cell phones required to stay in touch with your dear ones while they are in their educational institutes amid prevailing insecurity scenario?

Yes = 26 No = 4

30 20 10 0 yes no

QUESTION - 4
Do cell phones have a bad effect on your grammar/spellings?

Yes=27 No=3

30 25 20 15 10 5 0 yes no

QUESTION - 5
Do you text in class?
20

Yes=19 No=11

15 10 5 0 yes no

QUESTION - 6
Did you ever cheat or have you seen anyone cheating in quiz or any test using cell phones?
20

Yes=18 No=12

15 10 5 0 yes no

QUESTION - 7
Do you think mobile phones are used to spread rumors and for harassment of students?

Yes = 20 No = 10

25 20 15 10 5 0 yes no

QUESTION - 8
Should rules be made regarding use of cell phones in educational institutions?
Yes=28 No=02
30 25 20 15 10 5 0 yes no

QUESTION - 9
Do you think people will follow rules laid down about the limitation of using cell phones?
25

Yes=23 No=07

20

15
10

5
0 yes no

QUESTION - 10
Should mobile phones be banned in educational institutions altogether?

Yes=10 No=20

25 20 15 10

5
0 yes no

DEDUCTION

MAJORITY OF THE PARENTS AND STUDENTS WERE AGAINST THE UNCONDITIONAL AND UNSUPERVISED USE OF CELL PHONE IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES

GREY AREAS

GREY AREAS

PART V
RECOMMENDATIONS

RECOMMENDATIONS
Child Counseling.

Parental Supervision
Discouraging Materialistic Approach Approval by School Auth Awareness of Cell Phone Policy Among Students

RECOMMENDATIONS
Comm Through School Auth Role of Media

Awareness Seminars
Supervised Internet Usage in School. Implementation of Policy

RECOMMENDATIONS
Implementation of Policy
Avoid disturbance to normal routine of school Switch off cell phones during class Use of cell phones during break only Allowed in an emergency Mobile etiquettes should be followed Avoid cell phones cameras at restricted places Action against non adherence of policy Lockers should be aval in the school Responsibility of the safe custody rests with the indl

What did the world do before cell phone and texting?

You got your stuff done on time Kids talk to their parents in person We use coins at to make a call Parents owned camera s that took photos People used complete words not BFF , LOL, OMG or Wrote personal letters and mailed them with a licked stamp

Appropriate uses of cell phones

Calling for a ride after the game Appropriate conversations from home with friends you know Keeping in touch with your family so they know your whereabouts Contacting authorities in an emergency

Inappropriate uses of cell phones

Texting during class Taking embarrassing photos Sending insulting , angry or mean messages Cheating or lying Bullying Starting fights Hurting feelings

What rules

CONCL