This page serves as a guide to assist with research on a specific topic, offering initial resources for starting the process. Access to this information is also available through the databases provided on the library website’s “Research” page.
Online Resources
Why Schools Are Racing to Ban Student Phones
Students caught violating a phone ban at Timber Creek High School in Orlando, Fla., must place their devices in a specialized cellphone safe. Photo credit- Zack Wit for The New York Times
Cell Phones in American High Schools: A National Survey
A survey instrument to determine school policy and practice regarding cell phone use by teachers and students was developed using a literature review, a panel of experts, and then a pilot study.
Books
The following books are available in the LHS Library or online at Destiny Discover. Click on the book cover to access.
This e-Book explores the subject of teenage cell phone use, including its history, effects on relationships, potential for addiction, use while driving, and other related issues.
In this e-Book, Authors debate the effectiveness and fairness of zero tolerance policies in U.S. public schools, offering varying perspectives on the related issues.
Profiles some of the most famous computer scientists through history, including Charles Babbage, Grace Murray Hopper, and Bill Gates. (Call # 920 MOR)
Videos
Studies indicate that students using smartphones during lectures can negatively impact their concentration and lead to a decline in their academic performance. (Duration: 1 min 1 sec)
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Students share their thoughts on banning of cell phones in schools. (Duration: 2 min 59 sec)
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