EdSurge Podcast

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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