Smartphones in the Classroom: The Pros and Cons

The pros and cons of using smartphones during class time provide interesting challenges for today's educators. Some professors consider the use of smartphones during class time annoying and an impediment to the learning process. Students text, visit social sites, and use their smartphones during examinations. However, smartphones also have the potential to enhance the learning process. Students can research subject matter online for current information related to class topics. The use of smartphones as cameras to take pictures of information on the board or screen frees students to pay attention.