They Behave For Me Should it be illegal to use a phone on school grounds?
Oct 18, 2024
The hosts delve into a Labour MP's push to regulate mobile phone use in schools, exploring the implications for children's mental health and social media interactions. They discuss the concept of smartphone-free zones in education, weighing safety against the need for a focused learning environment. Additionally, the impact of rage bait on educational discourse and the necessity of structured teaching methods versus discovery learning are examined. Strategies for enhancing classroom engagement and innovative feedback methods are highlighted.
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Josh McAllister's Background
- Adam Boxer and Amy Forrester discuss Labour MP Josh McAllister's OBE and his work.
- They praise his charity, which trains social workers, modeled after Teach First.
Raising Internet Adulthood Age
- Josh McAllister's private member's bill proposes raising the internet adulthood age from 13 to 16.
- This aims to limit companies' access to children's data, hindering addictive content.
Internet as Cocoon
- Yuval Noah Harari compares the internet's evolution from a connecting web to an isolating cocoon.
- Algorithms personalize content, creating echo chambers and hindering communication.