Cell phones used by school staff.

1.                  Who started the discussion?

 
Cuff, Alexis.

2.                  What is the topic of the discussion?

The topic is the cell phone use by school staff.

3.                  Summary of the discussion.

 
The discussion is begging the question in which we are questioning the right for staff to text or not text, regardless of the occasion. Most posters agreed that it is not model behavior for the staff to text, and not follow the example that should be set. One person suggested that you should just read the message, and not reply. But as another poster mentioned, it would just be human nature to text back. I am completely agreeing with him, it has happened to me many times. I read a message, and instantly want to reply. Especially if it is a text message that interests me.

4.                  How will the content of the discussion help you when you become a teacher?

The content of the discussion reminds me that as an educator, I should follow the example/policies that are implemented by the school. Most, if not all schools have policies regarding the usage of cell phones. Most teachers do not allow the cell phones. If we go ahead, and divide our attention with our phones, the students will obviously think it is only fair for them to use it. It is better to reply back to those messages in a lunch break, or when we are not busy. I believe that even though text messaging is the norm in modern technology usage, we should refrain from allowing it to ruin our careers. We should learn to use the text messaging to our advantage, and not our disadvantage.