Smartphone+Use+In+the+Classroom

Technologies, such as smartphones, are always advancing with benefits for education. However, these advancements can interfere with certain policies that may be in place in particular divisions. Should smartphones be allowed in the classroom? Are they more distracting than they are beneficial? There are many pros and many cons for the subject, that are all debatable.
 * Pros: || Cons: || Requirements: ||
 * * Useful resource
 * Fun and engaging
 * Accessible
 * Teaches necessary skills for the 21st century
 * Helps young students develop fine motor skills || * Distracting
 * Restrictions must apply
 * Students may not always use smartphones in an appropriate manner
 * Some students may feel left out || * Have to teach 'school appropriate' use
 * Certain restrictions/filtering may be required ||

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