This is argument discusses the

impact smart phones have on

productivity, communication in
the workplace, social
engagement and education
based on recent research.
• A smart phone is a device which has features of both a computer and a
mobile device (cell phone).

• Unlike a normal mobile device a smartphone has a vast amount of both

local storage and memory.

• Smartphones have operating units like computers.

• Smartphones act as mobile entertainment units where a user can: watch

videos, listen to music, update blogs, as well as audio and video
blogging.

• Different makes of smartphones include: I phone, Blackberry, HTC,

Samsung etc
• .
• Most importantly with a smartphone one can access web 2.0, exactly
 Smartphone sales
• Smartphone sales are on a
steep increase
• With over 55% of people
projected to own a smartphone
by the end of 2011.
 • According to recent research many businesses are
now allowing smartphones for business purposes.
Advantages:
• Application software is being created to use
smartphones for business related functions.
• A lot of the work that would usually done with a note
book or desktop computer, can now be done from
anywhere, which is extremely convenient.
• The user can be connected to a network, anywhere
anytime, which enables the user to communicate
with colleagues efficiently.
• More and more people are buying smartphones
Some believe that smart
phones may actually be which enables a broader sphere of communication
beneficial for which ultimately enable people to interact with each
communication in the other, share ideas, have online
workplace as they connect
businesses from various conferences/meetings etc. from anywhere at
countries around the world. anytime.
• In terms of businesses, less expenses are incurred
as the operating costs of the smartphones usually
lies with the employee.
• The full potential of smartphones in terms of
communication in the workplace is yet to be known,
but the possibilities seem endless.
Disadvantages:

• Employees could use smartphones for So…

other uses not relating to work for • If businesses create
example: social networking, tweeting, regulations on the use
to watch video entertainment, listen to of smartphones during
music etc. business hours, and
• The capability of smartphones to limit use to “work only”
process the above applications, could • Then the full potential
distract employees and prevent them of smartphones in
from doing their work and communication in and
communicating with colleagues around the workplace
competently. could be reached.
• This would create an
environment that is
convenient to
communicate with
other work colleagues.
 Advantages:
• Smartphones allow users to instantly access
information, conduct research and
communicate with others, increasing the
speed of productivity.

• As the Smartphone is a mobile device, the

user has access to an infinite amount of
information 24 hours a day 7 days a week,
Are smartphones no matter where they are. This makes
impacting access to information convenient, which will
productivity in the positively impact productivity.
workplace?

• Applications can be installed onto the phone

which enables users to manage their
business hours efficiently, manage their
work projects and email clients.
Disadvantages:
• Users might use their smartphones for
personal use during working hours,
Advantages:
• Mobile learning devices enable learners and teachers to interact with
one another anywhere, anytime.
• More learners are purchasing and using smartphones, thus mobile
learning becomes possible because many students own such
devices
• Students have access to any kind of information, and research at any
point

Disadvantages:
• Smartphones could become a distraction in any learning
environment due their ability to become an entertainment unit and
facilitate social networking.
• In terms of the previous slides Smartphones have
enormous advantages and potential in communication
and productivity in the workplace as well as in education.
• Smartphones also increase ones ability to communicate
socially via Facebook, Twitter, blogs, email etc.
• The disadvantages of smartphones seem insignificant
when comparing them to the advantages.