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Here are nine compelling reasons why smartphones should be banned in schools

THE FUTURE OF ATTENTION - We really need to ban smartphones in schools - Gloria Mark presents evidences from different studies that show how learning is badly impacted by the use of devices in class. - And if a class is too #boring to pay attention .... then let’s work instead on finding ways to make that class #interesting and #engaging for students’ attention. Without offering the best opportunity for learning that we can to our young people, we all suffer as a #society. - #escpbs #mindthemind #cognitivesustainability

Should Smartphones Be Banned in Schools? The question of whether to ban smartphones in schools is complex. Recently, Norway implemented such a ban and the results are thought-provoking. The results from this experiment shows notable benefits: A reduction in student visits for mental health issues by almost 60% and bullying rates dropped by nearly 46% These statistics force us to consider the unique dual nature of smartphones. Unlike a calculator, which serves a purely academic purpose, smartphones blur the lines between educational tools and social platforms. Their presence in classrooms might be as distracting as it is informative. This raises a broader question: where should we draw the line? As we continue to embrace technology, it’s crucial to assess not just the opportunities it presents but also the challenges it poses in learning environments. Could setting boundaries for smartphone use in schools be a step toward more focused, less stressful learning spaces? Perhaps it's time for a thoughtful discussion on this matter. https://lnkd.in/gM9M5i5Y

📱 Unlocking the potential of smartphones as tools for student success in England's schools! This blog post delves into insightful strategies for integrating mobile devices into the learning environment. Learn more about how educators can leverage the tools provided responsibly for enhanced engagement and learning outcomes. https://lnkd.in/dd75jACi #EdTech #SmartphonesInEducation #StudentSuccess

5 questions to ask your school about smartphones 📱 As evidence grows of the harmful effects of smartphone use in childhood, parents are turning to schools for support. Daisy Greenwell, co-founder of the Smartphone Free Childhood movement, shares her insights. Read more: https://ow.ly/sBxm50RA9uO #goodschoolsguide #smartphones #education #smartphonefreechildhoodd

There is a lot of discussion about whether smartphones should be banned in schools. Some argue that such bans intrude into people's personal liberties. Some argue that this is the wrong goal--we should allow smartphones in schools but teach students the appropriate use of their phones. In my latest Substack, I present results of a study we did where we found a direct relationship of students' smartphone use and lower grades at the end of the semester. We used objective, accurate measures (sensors and phone logging) so that we wouldn't rely on biased self-reports. The evidence is clear. Of course we should also teach students media literacy so they can develop positive habits. You can read about the study here. #Education #Smartphone #Technology #wellbeing #Psychology

Smartphones in schools – ban them or embrace them? Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has just called for a ban on smartphones in schools. It’s a bold move, but is it the right one? There’s no denying that smartphones can be a massive distraction in the classroom – not to mention their role in cyberbullying and mental health challenges. At Phoenix Bay, we know that technology has a place in education. It’s about balance, not necessarily blanket bans. We started with a no-phone policy, with our students handing them in and then collecting them at the end of each day. After some time, we adapted this to an "out-of-sight" method, if we see students with them, we encourage them to put them in a designated box. As a school, we have also contemplated "phone pouches" that are WiFi-proof and have a security tag on them. The phone goes into the pouch, which is then passed back to the student to look after. So, as you can tell, it’s a tricky topic, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, as we have discovered at Phoenix Bay School. What if we focused on smart policies that teach responsible use rather than taking devices away? But if we’re serious about improving student well-being, we need to keep the conversation going and explore possibilities. What do you think? Is banning smartphones in schools a good call, or do we risk missing out on their benefits? #Smartphones #Education #MentalHealth

Smartphones in schools – ban them or embrace them? Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has just called for a ban on smartphones in schools. It’s a bold move, but is it the right one? There’s no denying that smartphones can be a massive distraction in the classroom – not to mention their role in cyberbullying and mental health challenges. At Phoenix Bay, we know that technology has a place in education. It’s about balance, not necessarily blanket bans. We started with a no-phone policy, with our students handing them in and then collecting them at the end of each day. After some time, we adapted this to an "out-of-sight" method, if we see students with them, we encourage them to put them in a designated box. As a school, we have also contemplated "phone pouches" that are WiFi-proof and have a security tag on them. The phone goes into the pouch, which is then passed back to the student to look after. So, as you can tell, it’s a tricky topic, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, as we have discovered at Phoenix Bay School. What if we focused on smart policies that teach responsible use rather than taking devices away? But if we’re serious about improving student well-being, we need to keep the conversation going and explore possibilities. What do you think? Is banning smartphones in schools a good call, or do we risk missing out on their benefits? #Smartphones #Education #MentalHealth

Schools are banning #smartphones – here’s an argument for why they shouldn’t "Instead, we should teach children to live safe, #responsible and #healthy lives with and without their smartphones and other mobile devices. #Education can be a powerful tool to teach children self- control and how to live better lives." Pasi Sahlberg presents a different approach to the controversial topic. https://lnkd.in/egFKQu4p

Some easily digestible food for thought here from Prof Sonia Livingstone, Baroness Beeban Kidron and Miriam Rahali in the context of current debates about whether to ban smartphones in schools. (And a reminder that "bans" are a very different beast - and very different in terms of implementation and the resources required to deliver them - to restrictions on smartphones in schools, which the vast majority of schools already have and which is current Government policy.) Also, this is absolutely spot-on in terms of whose interests such debates serve: "talk of “bans” closes down the deeper conversations society needs to have about the best interests of children in a digital age and lets the profit-hungry tech sector off the hook. Rather than restricting children’s activities, we should be demanding firmer action from government and regulators, so that children can benefit safely from the digital world. And this at a time when AI is becoming embedded in every area of public and private life." 👏 #onlineharms #onlinesafety #internetgovernace #internetregulation #smartphones #smartphonebans #schools