POLITICO Tech
The challenges with creating cellphone-free schools
Jun 24, 2024
Stanford professor Antero Garcia discusses the challenges of banning cellphones in schools on POLITICO Tech. He questions the effectiveness of such bans and emphasizes the importance of investing in teachers and students to use technology wisely. Strategies like building trust, teacher training, and media literacy are explored as alternatives to outright bans.
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- Banning cell phones in schools may not address underlying issues of technology distractions.
- Investing in teacher training and promoting media literacy can help integrate technology effectively in education.
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Impact of Cell Phones and Social Media on Education
The podcast delves into the growing debate surrounding the impact of smartphones and social media on education. More states and school boards are raising concerns about the extent of distractions caused by these technologies in classrooms. Initiatives like the ban on cell phones and social media in the Los Angeles School District and the proposal for statewide restrictions by California Governor Gavin Newsom reflect a broader trend. Antero Garcia, an education professor at Stanford, argues against outright bans, emphasizing the potential educational benefits of mobile devices for students.
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