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Connecticut lawmakers approve bill for cell phone ban in schools — but critics argue that having different rules for adults and students is ‘not good role modeling at all’ (www.techradar.com)
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[–] NewNewAugustEast@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 hour ago

a lot of her students told her they felt relief from feeling like they have to check their phone constantly.

There is something deeply messed up about this. I see people do that and I cannot understand it at all. Or getting a text, like it will be there an hour from now or even tomorrow when I get around to reading it.

I bring this up because just today I saw people trying to teach seniors (over 55 years old) how to let go checking on their phones all the time.

Seems like a human condition problem, so how do we help people learn not to feel this way?

Also: I know some schools that allow cell phones, they are just another tool after all. The kids don't really use them much because they are expected to be present for class, not wasting time on the phone. It helps A LOT that their class sizes range from 8 to 12 kids. Partnering kids with each other, and constant engagement during class seams to really help.