Most people would say their iPad keeps them organized and productive or entertained and informed, but we all know what everyone does when the teacher isn’t looking; play games. IPads are definitely a huge distraction.
Don’t get me wrong– I love having iPads– but I have to admit they are a huge temptation. Say you’re working on a project, with your iPad right I front of you. Suddenly, you notice the teacher isn’t looking, ” Just one game…” you think to yourself, “she’s won’t notice…just 5 minutes.” Next thing you know you spent 45 minutes trying to beat your high score on Flappy Bird and now have a whole project to do for homework. The temptation took over you.
Also, sometimes, when the screen is black, you start to look at yourself. ” Man I’m really having a bad hair-day…” you think as you start to wonder off, “maybe I can’t just…” Next thing you know you are totally zoned out trying to fix your hair.
Even though iPads are a neat thing to have, to be honest, they are definitely the most distracting thing I have ever had in school.
Wow, iPads as mirrors…that does seem to be a new thing with the seventh graders this year :- )
I think the iPads are a distraction for many kids, but that the usefulness far outweighs those distractions. I’m glad we all have them!
Andrea, this story is so relatable. I also use my I pad as a mirror! This is such a great story I love the voice you used in it. I makes me really understand the piece more. – Sallie Ann
Thank you!
I think that iPads are a distraction too. I mean if you want only a iPad for school think about how organized you would be. I would be equally organized but that’s not the point. What happens if your iPad deletes every thing and you have nothing saved. You would lose everything. I like this writing is the best work I have seen.
Thank you!
Wow this is a really good piece of writing!! I totally agree with it too. There’s been more been more than one time that i played my i pad instead of doing my home work or a project and when its due the next day and i have not started it yet i regret it.