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USE OF CELL PHONES IN EDUCATINALINSTITUTES-A CRITICAL ANALYSIS


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INTRODUCTION


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AIM

TO ANALYZE THE EFFECTS OF MOBILE PHONES

ON STUDENTS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS


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To study the effect of cell phones in academic progressof students

To study pros and cons of cell phones in academicinstitutions

To recommend some suitable measures for restrictingthe use of cell phones in educational institutions

OBJECTIVES


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Relevantmaterial in

libraries

Internetsearch

Surveythrough

questionnaire

METHODOLOGY


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PART IGeneral discussion about cell phones

PART II

Comparisons at national & international level

PART IIIImpact of cell phone use on students

PART IVOpinion survey and its deductions

PART VRecommendations and conclusion

SEQUENCE


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PART I

GENERAL DISCUSSION ABOUTCELL PHONES


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Wirelessphones

BUILT INANTENNA

PORTABLE

DEFINITION


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Before a luxury, now a necessity

Easy affordability and accessibility

Evolution of latest and light weightmodels

Radio telephony technology

HISTORICAL BACKGROUNG OF CELL PHONES


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HISTORICAL BACKGROUNG OF CELL PHONES

BAG PHONES

WALKIE TALKIE

MTA

Dr.Martin Cooper-Motorola Dyna

TAC-1973


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Safety andsecurity

Statussymbol

Symbol of freedom andgrowing up

Boost toconfidence

IMPORTANCE OF CELL PHONE FOR TEENAGERS


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Securityconcern

Peerpressure

Easy

accessibilityandaffordability

REASONS WHY PARENTS GIVE CELL PHONES TOTHEIR YOUNG CHILDREN


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USE OF MOBILE PHONES BYSTUDENTS

Rules tobe devised

Source of distraction

Learningtools

Mobilephone

cameras

Invasionof privacy


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PART IICOMPARISON OF CELL PHONEUSAGE ON NATIONAL AND

INTERNATIONAL LEVEL


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Tells to limit use of cell phones by young children andteenagersGovernments to apply the Precautionary Principle toprotect against the absorption of electromagneticenergy by the head, but also adverse effects of the

signals on biochemistry, physiology and electricalbiorhythms.

INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES

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I C E M S


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B i o - I n i t i a t i v e R e p o r t There could have serious implications to adulthealth and functioning in society due to years of exposure of the young to both ELF and RF result indiminished capacity for thinking, judgment,memory, learning, and control over behavior.

W H O Researchers associated with WHO have cautionedthat until more is known parent should reduce theirchildren exposure by restricting the length of calls.

INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES


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5 th biggest consumer in Asia.

Growth of consumers @226 % in last eightyears, from 300,000 to 90 million

Expenditure in last 8 years is over 16 Bn oncell phone

STATICS OF PAKISTANI CELL PHONE USERS


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T e a c h e r ' s f e a r s o f i n t e g r a t i o n

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 .

INTERNATIONAL SURVEY OF CELL PHONE USEIN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES


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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

POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF USING CELL PHONESIN LEARNING ACCORDING TO PARENTS

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98% of high school students have a cell phone(31% with mobile Internet)

83% of middle school students have a cellphone (25% with mobile Internet)

43% of 3rd through 5th graders have a cellphone (15% with mobile Internet)

28% of K-2nd graders have a cell phone (12%with mobile Internet)

STUDENT'S HAVING CELL PHONE ACCESS


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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 CELLPHONE FOR LEARNING

STUDENT'S SUGGEST WAYS TO USE CELL


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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

STUDENT'S SUGGEST WAYS TO USE CELLPHONE FOR LEARNING

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PART III

IMPACT OF CELL PHONE USE ONSTUDENTS


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User Safety Social Connectivity

Not a Security Threat

Self-Reliance Tech-Savvy

Cell Phones as Learning Tools

Phone Manners Independence

Responsible Behavior

ADVANTAGES


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Social connectivity through internet:


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Learning tool:


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Mobile as a computer and laptoptop:


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Texting:


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Health Risks

Prone to Robbery

Susceptible to Traffic Accidents Class-Differentiation

Poor Socializing Skills

Couch Potatoes

Source of Distraction

DISADVANTAGES


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Health Risks:


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Cheating Tools:


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Causes accidents:


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Deterioration in Academic Performance

Impaired Learning Skills

Effects on Language and Grammar

Cell Phones as Cheating Tools

Cyber Bullying Disturbs Privacy

DISADVANTAGES


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PART IVOPINION SURVEY


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I conducted a survey from faculty, parentsand students of NUST by floating a

questionnaire among a sample of 15students and 15 parents/teachers.

Results are shown in the following slides

QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS


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

Yes = 26

No = 40

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yes no

QUESTION - 1


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Are cell phones used as learning tools inyour schools/colleges?

Yes = 28

No = 20

10

20

30

yes no

QUESTION - 2


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Are cell phones required to stay in touch withyour dear ones while they are in their

educational institutes amid prevailing insecurity scenario?

Yes = 26

No = 4

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yes no

QUESTION - 3


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

Yes=27 No=3

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yes no

QUESTION - 4


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Do you text in class?

Yes=19 No=11

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yes no

QUESTION - 5


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Did you ever cheat or have you seenanyone cheating in quiz or any test using

cell phones?

Yes=18 No=12

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yes no

QUESTION - 6


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Do you think mobile phones are used tospread rumors and for harassment of

students?

Yes = 20 No = 10

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yes no

QUESTION - 7


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Should rules be made regarding use of cell phones in educational institutions?

Yes=28 No=02

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yes no

QUESTION - 8


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Do you think people will follow rules laid downabout the limitation of using cell phones?

Yes=23 No=07

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yes no

QUESTION - 9


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Should mobile phones be banned ineducational institutions altogether?

Yes=10No=20

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yes no

QUESTION - 10


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MAJORITY OF THE PARENTS AND STUDENTS

WERE AGAINST THE UNCONDITIONAL ANDUNSUPERVISED USE OF CELL PHONE IN

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES

DEDUCTION


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GREY AREAS


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GREY AREAS


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PART V

RECOMMENDATIONS


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RECOMMENDATIONS

Child Counseling.

Parental Supervision

Discouraging Materialistic Approach

Approval by School Auth

Awareness of Cell Phone Policy Among Students


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RECOMMENDATIONS

Comm Through School Auth

Role of Media

Awareness Seminars

Supervised Internet Usage in School.

Implementation of Policy


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RECOMMENDATIONS

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

Implementation of Policy


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Wh did h ld d b f ll


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What did the world do before cellphone 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


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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


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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


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What rules


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