Advantages of using mobile phones by students

With the proliferation of smartphones and our increased dependency on technology, the conventional book and blackboard teaching method is no longer effective for this new demographic of students. Educational technology has opened up the possibility for an increasingly emancipated way of learning, where families are linked to their children ’s learning and development at all times in addition to students and educators.

As the adoption of technology can be seen in numerous good schools in India, to emphasize on the benefits of the usage of mobile phones, Manav Rachna International School, Noida, organized a workshop for the students of class VIII-XII. Manav Rachna International School is amongst the top schools in Noida offering an incredible academic atmosphere with a rich and technologically advanced infrastructure. Many other CBSE-affiliated schools in Noida were also invited to be a part of this workshop.  Experts from the academic sector were invited to share their knowledge and experience with the children. The event started with the lighting of the lamp followed by an introduction of the chief guests. The chief guest was called up on stage to address the students.

The chief guest emphasized how the rapid emergence of technology in the classroom is changing the face of education. The mobile phone provides methods to promote the growth of abilities that are essential for students moving further into the coming decades and unique opportunities for learning.

Children' life now revolves significantly around their smartphones. When discussing advantages, it's vital to recognize that cell phones allow learners to learn through the platform in which they feel most at ease. Later on, he talked about the advantages of using the mobile phone. Some of the points discussed by him were:

Can be used according to your needs: The smartphone can be carried anywhere, making it available at all times and everywhere. This makes it simple to obtain educational materials no matter where you are or what hour of the day it is. Learners can therefore use the resources that help them learn better without being hindered. Essentially with their fingers, they can learn.

Participation: Because of its ability to integrate communications, a mobile phone is an excellent learnable skill that can improve teamwork among children, educators, parents, and the larger school environment. Interpersonal communication is improved, and the education system is always interconnected due to mobile phones.

Taking Charge of Education: Mobile learning offers a variety of interaction options that may be customized to each user's interests. Learners have the ability to take charge of their studies and foster a sense of responsibility due to this feature of mobile learning. Academic performance is improved overall when learners have the choice of studying using the media, they are most familiar with.

Transportable and Convenient Educational Aid: We live in a society where smartphones are widely used in every household and are easily accessible. You can be 99.9% certain that you'll find a mobile irrespective of whether there is a computer, laptop, tablet, or other types of device. The mobile offers a compact base that serves as an effective learning support and is a common fixture in homes across all groups.

A Resource for Useful Tools: Not to mention, the smartphone can easily calculate and show information that is personalized and catered to the user. Thus, it is simple to personalize apps that include geo-location, networking sites, searches, newsreaders, and models to offer useful learning aids on smartphones.

When instructional material is presented in a lively and engaging manner—through assessments, opinions, interviews, and videos—students are much more motivated to engage in learning. And the mobile assists and encourages this kind of distribution a great deal. Developing students' learning can be greatly improved by integrating learning strategies with conventional teaching techniques. When the function of smartphones in the educational process is fully considered, this blended-learning strategy can be very productive.

It has been discovered that education using a mobile is quite successful for creativity, consciousness, constructive feedback, and more significantly, virtual reality. The workshop ended on a fruitful note. To be a part of the best educational environment, join Manav Rachna International School.