Reason: Cell phones help students look up information quickly during class., Using cell phones can distract students from paying attention to lessons., Phones can be used as learning tools for translation or research., Students should not use phones because they often check social media instead of learning., Cell phones can make communication with parents easier in case of emergencies., Teachers can use cell phones for interactive activities, like online polls or quizzes., Too much phone use makes students depend on technology instead of thinking for themselves., Evidence: A 2022 study found that 75% of students check their phones at least once during class., In one school, test scores went up 10% after teachers collected phones during lessons., The National Education Association reported that 60% of teachers allow limited phone use for research., “When students use phones to translate, they understand vocabulary faster,” said ESL teacher Mr. Rivera., One student said, “I use my phone to take photos of the board when I don’t finish copying notes.”, Research shows that students who keep phones on their desks are 20% more likely to lose focus., In emergencies, cell phones help students contact parents or emergency services faster., A survey of 500 high schoolers found that 40% use phone apps to study vocabulary or math.,

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