The Webinar based on cell phones allowed to be used in school for a particular educational purpose really caught my attention. While I was in middle school and high school, cell phones were definitely a big no-no. Once someone was caught using a cell phone in class, it would be taken away and the only way they would be able to retrieve it was if their parents came in and picked it up. Cell phones are definitely one’s personal technology because it differentiates from a computer lab filled with computers or a cart of netbooks. For this reason, many students have invested a great deal of time learning about the features of cell phones. They put a lot of time learning how to navigate as well as learning the limitations of a cell phone. Another reason to consider the use of cell phones is because learning, using a cell phone, can extend beyond the walls of the school or the limitations of a class period.

However, it is understandable that some people/schools would want to ban the use of cell phones, but I disagree. Personally, since being in college, cell phones really came in handy. From taking pictures of notes that I was unable to copy to recording lectures that really interested me. Because of my cell phone, I was able to have a copy of the notes I needed without rushing to write everything down and I was also able to listen to lecture’s all over again just to refresh my mind. 

On top of that, the advancement of technology is growing immensely. Things are constantly being invented to make life easier. With that said, cellphones were one of the many inventions that opened the doors up to a better and faster way of communication, as well as a fun and exciting way. Therefore, we can not go wrong with that. 

Moving on, because the Webinar proposed a positive outlook on the use of cellphones in the classrooms, I am sure many students, in the upper grade levels such as middle school and high school, would be more interested now in their subjects than ever before. They will no longer have to worry about instructors lecturing the whole time or being dull and boring. 

On the other hand, the Webinar pointed out that the teacher would be the only one allowed to use his/her cellphone. I see this as a great idea that way students do not get too carried away and lose focus on what the instructor is trying to teach. However, when students do need to use their cell phones for reasons such as the ones I mentioned earlier, then it definitely would not be a problem. Being able to utilize a phone in the classroom without worrying about facing any consequences is a great way to keep students engaged.

In spite of cell phones being a great tool for educational purposes, the Webinar did mention that “smart phones” were the best phones to have in order to be able to do a majority of what was mentioned. However, not everyone can afford a smart phone, but then again, it seems like everywhere I look, a majority of the student population do have smart phones. Nevertheless, the unlucky ones can always turn to their peers.