

How Are School Smartphone Bans Going?
Oct 21, 2024
Join Jenny Guimant, a math teacher from Indianapolis, Angela Fleck, a sixth-grade social studies teacher in Spokane, and Adam Swinyard, Superintendent of Spokane Public Schools, as they dive into the complexities of smartphone bans in schools. They share real classroom experiences, highlighting the improvements in student engagement and social interactions. The discussion also touches on the challenges teachers face with policy enforcement, the shift towards alternative technology for learning, and how to promote extracurricular activities as a healthy distraction from screens.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating the Smartphone Ban in Classrooms
01:34 • 8min
Navigating Smartphone Bans in Schools
09:24 • 6min
Exploring the Smartphone Ban and Technology Integration in Spokane Schools
15:47 • 2min
Evolving Policies on Smartphone Usage in Schools
17:28 • 2min
Promoting Extracurricular Activities as an Alternative to Smartphone Use
19:07 • 2min
Navigating Smartphone Bans in Schools
20:47 • 17min