Navigating the Smartphone Ban in Classrooms

This chapter examines the impact of a new law in Indiana that bans smartphones during instructional time, aiming to enhance student engagement and mental health. It reflects on the positive and negative effects of the ban, highlighting changes in classroom dynamics, student behavior, and social interactions. As the policy faces pushback from students and parents, the chapter explores the ongoing challenges and transformations in student relationships amid the absence of smartphone distractions.