University of Florida refers to cell phones as an "addiction", she says: " that when most people hear "Turn off your cell phones and pagers" get anxious and anxiety because the fact that being out of touch for any period of time can make them feel sick" (Bridwell,2007). In other words people freak out when they are told to keep their phones away and actually feel sick to their stomach. People have the need to stay connected to the world, they would constantly check their phones every 5 to 10…
“63% of all cell phone users use their phone to go online” according to pewinternet.org (Zickuhr). This is a lot of internet users, knowing that there are roughly six billion mobile phone users around the world. However, not all six billion people use their devices the same way. The difference between generations in smartphone usage,…
Distractions: Does Instant Messaging Affect College Students ' Performance on a Concurrent Reading Comprehension Task? Cyberpsychology & Behavior, 12(1), 51-53. doi: 10.1089/cpb.2008.0107 This scholarly-peer reviewed article from Cyberpsychology and Behavior argues that multitasking is increasing number of people that are texting while learning negatively affects the student 's GPA. The article discusses that instant messaging might affect students’ performance learning at school. Texting while…
technologies to use) to improve teaching and learning. Teachers deserve credit for trying to relate to their students by infusing the latest and greatest technologies into their classrooms, however, the fact that they are being used does not necessarily mean that they are improving learning. Part of the problem lies with the useability of technologies in…
IrDA technology is also “designed for short-range, low-power unlicensed communications” found on mobile phones, notebooks, and handheld computers (Miller and Bisdikan, 19). However, IrDA utilize infrared information transmission and requires line-of-sight information paths while Bluetooth can connect to devices between obstacles. Infrared has a shorter…
are, just like me! Mobile phones have given rise to a human disorder in our modern age, which is recognized as a great source of stress. Nomophobia, or no-mobile-phone-phobia is the fear of being away or loosing one’s mobile phone (Moore, 2012). This new phenomenon was coined in 2010, by a research organization, YouGov, commissioned by the United Kingdom Post Office as states Peimer (2014) in Bizcommunity. The organization YouGov looked through anxieties suffered by mobile phone users. The…
Smart Phones in School: A Teaching Tool or a Distraction? Smart phones have become the “norm” in our society. Almost everyone has a smart phone, more commonly a smart phone. Smart phones allow users to access vast amounts of information right at one’s fingertips. Smart phones also allow the user to communicate instantaneously with their closest friends and loved ones through calling, text messaging, and various forms of social media. Smart phones have become a part of our daily lives and…
disrespectful, not only in this instance, but for almost any public event or gathering. If people cannot stay off of their phones for a few hours…
Should cell phones be allowed in school? Most school now allows students to have cell phones but require them to be turned off during class because they can be disruptive and distracting. A 2010 Pew Research Center study found out that 65 percent of cell-owning teens bring their phones to school despite any bans that may be in place. The pros for cell phone use in school is: it’s easy for the students to get in touch with their parents, Can be used in Emergencies, Can be used if help is needed…
important to understand not only what is coming next but, what is students use for themselves to make life easier: to communicate with friends and family and to seek information when it is needed. The majority of young people are using cell phones in many good ways such as communicating with friends and family, seeking information on online that will useful when doing assignment or project. On the other hand, the consequence of using cell phone in school is not a good thing all the time. In this…