CTIA-The Wireless Association® in conjunction with Harris Interactive has released some new research on cell phone use by teenagers (Release: September 12th, 2008). The survey looked at teenagers aged 13-19, across the United States. There were 100 questions about cell phones, perceptions, and attitudes.
Below I have highlighted some interesting findings
- 57% agree or somewhat agree that the cell phone has improved their quality of life.
- 18% agree or somewhat agree that the cell phone has positively influenced their education.
- 35% have used their cell phone to reach out to someone in need (good Samaritan)
- 41% are concerned about privacy and security issues when using my mobile.
- 57% of Smartphone users and 29% of regular cell phone users said they carry their cell phone because it is how they stay connected to their "world".
- 59% of Smartphone users and 37% of regular cell phone users said they carry their cell phone because it is an indicator of their personal style.
- Overall a teenagers cell phone ranked 2nd only to clothing, in determining their social status.
- 42% of teenagers said they could text message blindfolded!
- The younger the teen, the more likely they are to choose text messaging over talking on the phone to someone.
- The #1 reason why teens liked text messaging was because it allowed them to multitask.
- Teens are not selecting text messaging to save money.
- Females are much more likely to text messaging than males, and find the ability to text message to be more significant in their lives than males.
- 66% want cell phones to provide the freedom to get an education from any location on earth.
- 63% want cell phones to bring the world closer by better understanding global issues.
- 28% of teens are browsing the web on their cell phones.
- 59% of teens are willing to provide their profile information to businesses that advertise on cell phones!
- The ideal cell phone for teenagers would include; mp3 player, GPS, Desktop/Laptop computer, portable video player, and access to your desktop/laptop computer files from anywhere!
9 comments:
So, I'm a freshman and i have seen multiple groups of people asking eachother if they want to share the answers to a test via text message. I have also had to teach my class mate what the teacher had just said so much that I get very aggrivated when he asks me "What was he saying?" or "WHatare we supposed to do?" This is because he is texting and searching the internet on his phone instead of listening to the teacher.
My question is : If 18% of people said phones had a positive effect on their education, may I infer that 82% said phones have a negative effect on their education?
P.S. I'm doing a persuasive essay on why cellphones should hot be used in the classroom. :D please do not bann this comment.
if students are allowed to use their cell phones during class, there will be more distractions than learning. the point of going to school is to have the learning exsperience and for students to be able to get help from teh teachers. cell phones should not be allowed in class and certinaly should not be used as a learning tool. students who do not have cell phones will not only be left out, but will be hindered from learning. teachers should use technology to futher students' education not cause destrations and opportunities for conflict.
i think that since people think they cant live without a cell phone is stupid because what did they due prior to the invention of cell phones but know that we have it why not take advantage of what we have and use them anytime we have a chance what if it is a major emergency and schools dont allow us to have them if we dont disrupt the class we should be able to use them.........
Alana Dixon. Im a Sophmore in High School and ive noticed kids do text but the annoying part of it all is the reason they dont pay attention is because they have to go out of there way to send that text or search the web. Me personally i can text all day long shoot i do sometimes but i still know whats goin on. i have to different classes that are completely different i have my history class where as long as my work is being done i can use my phone and truly it helps out alot because im not taking that extra time trying to hide my phone. But in my english class and math class my teachers get onto me and it pretty much deprives my learning because i have to go out of the way.
P.S im doin an essay on Why Cell Phones should be aloud to a certain extent.
Tyler: Maybe you should put the cell phone away in your English class and pay attention to spelling and grammar. Or, at least use your phone to look up the correct spellings :)
I am also doing a persuasive esay on why cell phones should be allowed. And I also agree quite a bit with what tyler said. The whole having to hide the cell phone is really why so many students are not able to pay attention. If we were allowed our cell phones as we work, we would pay a lot more attention, since we dont have to keep glancing down at the cell phone we are currently hiding under a table. I am able to avoid the whole messaging thing during school, but if they allowed it i have the feeling my grades would go higher, and my learning would improve.
i'm a senior and i think we should have the right to use our cell phones in school. In most of my classes the teachers dont care if i text and those classes i have B's and and A's, but in the classes where i am having to hide my cell phone and spend more time looking at it to see if i have a text i have lower grades. I also use my cell phone to take pictures of my notes so that i am able to look at them when i get home. cell phones in school isnt a bad idea, i also text my friend who was sick for two weeks all of her work and she was right on track by the time she came back to school. i also let my teacher use my phone to call her. in some cases cell phones are great in school. so stop only looking at the bad parts in the cell phone use in school and look at the good things it does also. Oh yeah and alana tell your friend to just stop asking you what is going on and that will fix your problem now wont it!
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