Phones in classrooms

Most students bring cell phones with them to school. This leaves the school to  set some rules on it while other ones don't allow it altogether. There are problems that occur with having students have cell phones with them in school but there are advantages to it as well. Students are not allowed to have phones in class because it could be disruptive for the peers and the teacher. It is also rude to take out your phone while the there is a lesson being taught. However, some teachers take it to the extreme and look at phones as such a negative, that is understandable with students taking advantage. Phones are  used in school to cheat on tests and quizzes, by taking a picture of the test and sending it to your friend. There are positives to having a cell phone in school and one being kids are able to communicate with their parents and let them know what is going on. For example there could be an emergency and the student needs to contact their parent. Most phones today come with a camera and that is beneficial for assignments involving photo projects. It is also helpful when a student needs to search some information up. There are upsides and downsides with having a cell phone in class, teachers should take into consideration the positives too when they set up their rules on cell phones being used.