Rephrase and summarize these given paragraphs in your own words.

Question

1. The participants ranked four different factors for resisting and rejecting the use of smartphones in schools: social, environmental, economic and pedagogical. Parents’ actual resistance level was also measured, from “no resistance”, through “passive resistance”, to “active resistance
2.Social and economic factors were reported to underlie resistance to the use of smartphones in school to a great extent, whereas pedagogical resistance factor was reported to a low extent in all parental resistance levels Nevertheless, pedagogical and social resistance factors predicted a high level of parental resistance.
3.The rapid technological advances, the expansion of online media use and the declining cost of mobile technology around the world, led to the very high smartphone penetration rate among teenagers
4.Since 2010, the Israeli Ministry of Education (MoE) has embraced a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) approach in education. This approach enables students to bring personal mobile devices to school and use them for learning purposes
5.In 2012, parents and organizations opposing the use of smartphones in schools appealed to the Supreme Court and asked to ban them, claiming that by using smartphones in classroom, students are exposed to unhealthy non-ionizing radiation
6.The Ministry of Education published new instructions regarding smartphone use in schools and stated that in cases where devices are used in schools, the school will not be responsible for any damage, loss or theft to the device
7.Smartphones enable Internet access, which facilitates the use of a wide range of applications for pedagogical purposes
8.These devices have a wide range of features, among

others: a camera, an audio recorder, and various sensors, such as position sensors, distance sensors, and noise sensors, which can be used for various pedagogical uses. For example, cameras can enable augmented reality by scanning QR codes
9.Information consumption - Students consume information by accessing online resources for learning purposes independently and without mediation. The mobile devices provide easy access to a variety of online content, information and social networks
10.The creation of information and knowledge by learners – The use of various applications and features enables learners to use mobile devices for collecting, processing, and presenting information and constructing knowledge in- and out-of-school

Answer 1

1. Participants identified four key factors influencing their resistance to smartphone usage in schools: social, environmental, economic, and pedagogical. They also assessed their own levels of resistance, which ranged from “no resistance” to “active resistance.”

2. The resistance to smartphone use in schools was largely attributed to social and economic concerns, while pedagogical resistance was noted to be less significant across all levels of parental resistance. However, both pedagogical and social factors were indicators of higher parental resistance.

3. The rapid growth of technology, increased usage of online media, and falling prices of mobile devices have contributed to a significant rise in smartphone ownership among teenagers.

4. Since 2010, the Israeli Ministry of Education has implemented a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, allowing students to bring their personal mobile devices to school for educational use.

5. In 2012, some parents and organizations opposed to smartphones in classrooms petitioned the Supreme Court to prohibit their use, arguing that they expose students to harmful non-ionizing radiation.

6. The Ministry of Education released new guidelines concerning smartphone usage in schools, stating that schools would not be liable for any damage, loss, or theft of these devices.

7. Smartphones provide internet access, allowing for the use of various applications beneficial for educational purposes.

8. These devices come equipped with numerous features, including cameras, audio recorders, and various sensors, which can be utilized in teaching. For instance, cameras can facilitate augmented reality experiences through QR code scanning.

9. Students can independently access online resources via their mobile devices for learning, enabling them to consume information with little to no mediation.

10. Mobile devices empower students to create and construct knowledge by utilizing different applications and features to gather, analyze, and present information both in and outside of school.