High school teachers say phone distraction in class is a big …
2024年6月12日 · High school teachers are especially likely to see cellphones as problematic. About seven-in-ten (72%) say that students being distracted by cellphones is a major problem in their classroom, compared with 33% of middle school teachers and …
Cellphones in School: What to Know | High Schools | U.S. News
2022年10月20日 · Over 90% of principals in a 2020 study supported restrictions on cellphone use for students in middle and high schools, and over 80% said they believed that cellphone use during school has ...
Experts see pros and cons to allowing cellphones in class
2023年3月13日 · Banning cellphones may help protect classroom focus, but school districts need to stay mindful of students’ sense of connection, experts say.
Should Schools Ban Cell Phone Use During Class Time?
2024年11月18日 · Cell phone use in school promotes distraction. It also allows for sexting and cyberbullying in school. Banning or restricting cell phone use in schools is controversial. On September 23, 2024,...
What the Science Says: Smartphones in Schools
2024年9月19日 · What the research tells us about smartphone use in schools, plus some thoughts for administrators as they work to determine what’s right for their schools and districts.
Cellphones in schools: Most Americans favor class bans, but not …
2024年10月14日 · Overall, 68% of U.S. adults say they support a ban on middle and high school students using cellphones during class, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2024. This includes 45% who strongly support this.
Cellphones in Schools: Addiction, Distraction, or Teaching Tool?
2024年6月21日 · Explore our coverage around students’ use of cellphones in schools: > Guide to setting a policy: Here’s a decisionmaking tool for educators to map out the different potential outcomes when...
How Are States Approaching Cell Phone Use in Schools?
2024年10月28日 · Among the activities and behaviors identified is the possession of cell phones in schools. Consequences for cell phone misuse, as defined by the district, can range from a verbal reprimand to consequences in coordination with local authorities depending on …
Weighing the Costs and Benefits of Cellphones in Schools
2022年8月10日 · Most research around cellphone use in schools looks at the impact on test scores, reaction time, and the ability to focus. You look instead at two areas: discipline and a sense of safety. The existing studies provide evidence that allowing phones in the classroom negatively impacts test scores and long-term learning retention.
Ending the Call: How States are Disconnecting Students from …
2024年10月16日 · South Carolina Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver sent a brief survey to teachers in May on the usage of cellphones in schools, garnering around 10,000 responses. According to the responses, 83% of high school teachers indicated that phones distract students in the classroom.