

Não adianta escola proibir celular e os pais continuarem deixando usar 5 horas seguidas em casa'
Apr 24, 2025
In this discussion, Débora Garofalo, a leading education policy expert and notable figure in Brazil's educational landscape, dives into the complexities of cell phone usage in schools. She argues against outright bans, highlighting the need for informed integration of technology. Garofalo calls attention to the joint responsibility of families and schools in teaching ethical technology use. She examines recent legislation in Rio de Janeiro, addressing its challenges and advocating for a more holistic educational reform to improve learning conditions.
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Cellphones Empower Robotics Learning
- Débora Garofalo used cellphones creatively in a robotics program with recycled materials.
- This innovative work led her to be in the top 10 of the Global Teacher Prize in 2019.
Education Over Prohibition
- Prohibition of phones in schools is incomplete without educating kids on conscious technology use.
- Teaching digital literacy and media skepticism is essential alongside any ban.
Family Role in Phone Addiction
- Schools alone can't address phone addiction; families must support controlled, conscious use at home.
- Prevent kids from spending 4-5 hours on phones at home to reinforce school policies.