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PETERS – Instead of banning cellphones in classrooms, teach responsible use

Posted on January 13, 2024 in Local Voices, Page One, Peters // 1 Comment

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WHERE YOU STAND on a potential ban of cellphones in the classroom probably depends on where you stand on cellphones generally.

The B.C. United say if they form government after this year’s election, they will ban students from using cellphones in classrooms.

Politically, it’s an interesting, sort of populist move. Pledging to ban something in this manner seems better suited to the B.C. Conservative playbook.

It might find strong support from some but it’s unlikely to be a ballot box issue — something that voters would place even in the top 10 problems facing B.C. right now.

Is it actually good for the students? The jury is split.

On its face, cellphone use in classrooms is little more than pure distraction.

The devices contain the potential for all manner of entertainment that would take eyes and minds away from the lesson of the day.

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James Peters is the radio anchor at CFJC, coming to Kamloops in 2006. He anchors the afternoon news on B-100 and 98.3 CIFM, and contributes weekly editorials to the CFJC Evening News. He tweets regularly @Jamloops.

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1 Comment on PETERS – Instead of banning cellphones in classrooms, teach responsible use

  1. Unknown's avatar Pierre // January 13, 2024 at 7:20 AM // Reply

    I think we would be just fine banning cell phones from the classrooms while teaching the pupils the responsible use of technology. While we are at it (teaching that is) the teachers should also teach the responsible use of resources including energy. For sure the teachers should be consulted though.

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