Cell Phone Debate Refection
In Literacy, we have been learning about debating, we get given a topic and send away to research our topic and then we came together and started the debate. Our topic was cell phones and if they should be allowed in class. We got send into two groups and when of to research. We went onto multiple websites to find some information and then started to write it down. We turned the information into speeches, notes and arguments. We then came back half an hour later to start the debate. When we choose our two speakers.
Should cell phones be allowed in school?
Do they help or distract?
This was our second debate, and both sides were nervous. I was on the side that was saying no to phones, with the other side saying yes. We both started with the notes that we wrote down then continued to our argument. Both sides in my opinion failed. For instance, every time one side said a paragraph or two, the other side started talking about another point on phones. When they were supposed to argue about their statement. I think they shouldn't be in the classroom, even know they may help with your learning, they also distract you too. They also lower your grades to do with the screening, and also you may get others distract when on your phone.
What do you think? Yes? No?
Hi MacKenzie,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post on cellphone debates. This is a very interesting topic, and it was cool to see what your thoughts were on it. It was good how you said both the pros and cons on cellphones in schools. I think you’re right, and that we shouldn’t be allowed to have cellphones out during class time, because as well as having them be distracting, it could also bring in more bullying and exclusion. What are some more positives of having cellphones in the classroom?
- Beccy.
Hi Beccy,
DeleteThanks for the comment, and for reading my blog post. I think the positives for cellphones in the classroom is using them to research information, and to take photo's of your work to post on blogs and other websites. What do you think some positives are?
-Mackenzie