"What we are doing now is not working," Chernos Lin said on social media X. She hopes to develop a "powerful" new mobile phone policy in response to widespread concerns from parents and teachers about students using mobile phones during class time. She noted that if the motion is passed, the development of the new policy will involve extensive consultation and refer to best practices in other jurisdictions. cell phone jammer
In 2007, the TDSB banned students from using mobile phones in school, but a few years later it reinstated the mobile phone regulations because some students could not use laptops to access the Internet. Five years ago, the Ontario Ministry of Education implemented a province-wide mobile phone policy aimed at limiting students' use of personal mobile devices during class time. However, Chernos Lin believes that the current policy is not clear enough and there is no comprehensive document to detail the issue.signal jammer
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce expressed support for reducing classroom distractions and welcomed the school board's further efforts on the basis of the provincial government. He stressed that the provincial government and school boards should act together to eliminate distractions in the classroom and allow students to refocus on reading, writing and math basics.
There is no sign of policy change yet, and TDSB directors are discussing whether a new policy is needed. If the proposal is passed, parents' concerns about not being able to contact students during school hours will also be addressed. The chairman of the committee said: "Our school is always there. If you need to contact your child or your child needs to contact you, we can arrange contact at school."
The new policy proposal has aroused widespread discussion and attention. Supporters believe that limiting the use of mobile phones can help students concentrate, improve learning efficiency, and reduce the negative impact on mental health. Opponents worry that this may limit students' access to information and that the use of mobile phones is necessary in some cases.
Regardless of the outcome, the discussion of this proposal reflects the current widespread debate on the use of technology in the education system. With the rapid development of science and technology, how to balance the pros and cons of science and technology in education has become an important issue facing educators and policymakers.