Experts see pros and cons to allowing cellphones in class
Mar 13, 2023 · Banning cellphones may help protect classroom focus, but school districts need to stay mindful of students’ sense of connection, experts say.
Why Cell Phones Should Be Allowed in Schools — 11 Reasons ...
Explore compelling reasons, backed by 17 research studies, why cell phones should be allowed in schools. This article delves into 11 educational and safety benefits that support the integration of mobile technology in educational settings.
Cellphones in Schools: Addiction, Distraction, or Teaching Tool?
Jun 21, 2024 · Classroom Cellphone Use Is Fraught. It Doesn’t Have to Be; Should Cellphones Be Permitted in Classrooms? Teachers Offer These Strategies; Let’s Not Oversimplify Students’ Cellphone Use
High school teachers say phone distraction in class is a big ...
Jun 12, 2024 · High school teachers are especially likely to see cellphones as problematic. About seven-in-ten (72%) say that students being distracted by cellphones is a major problem in their classroom, compared with 33% of middle school teachers and 6% of elementary school teachers.
Why Schools Should Ban Cell Phones in the Classroom—and …
Dec 8, 2023 · New study shows it takes a young brain 20 minutes to refocus after using a cell phone in a classroom
Cellphones in School: What to Know | High Schools | U.S. News
Oct 20, 2022 · While some educators feel there's a place for smartphones in the classroom, others see them as a distraction and source of cyberbullying. And research indicates they can have a negative effect on...
Cellphones in schools: Most Americans favor class bans, but ...
Oct 14, 2024 · Overall, 68% of U.S. adults say they support a ban on middle and high school students using cellphones during class, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2024. This includes 45% who strongly support this. Another 24% oppose this, while 8% say they aren’t sure.