Phone Usage in the Classroom

Mrs. Schmeltz, Mrs. Ippel, and Mrs.Wendt  are unhappy with the cellphone usage in the classroom. Photo by: Noemy Almendarez

Mrs. Schmeltz, Mrs. Ippel, and Mrs.Wendt are unhappy with the cellphone usage in the classroom. Photo by: Noemy Almendarez

BY: Noemy Almendarez

Having phones out in the classroom can be a big distraction not only for kids, but for teachers too. Each teacher has his/her own opinion on whether or not students should be allowed to use their cellphones in the classroom and the times they can use them.

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Homework

Homework is a different method of assigning work for students.  Homework is seen as a negative task  for students because they have to take it home and finish it.  What they do not understand, is that it is a way to practice what they have learned in class.  The more they continue to work on a topic the better they become with  that topic.  The main purpose of assigning homework is for students to practice the material that was already presented in class. The only difference is that they must work on it independently, and most likely at home.

Students at PHS doing there work in class. Photo by: Elia Figueroa

Students at PHS doing their work in class.
Photo by: Elia Figueroa

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