Typical newspaper story of a school district deciding to get serious (i.e. “ban”) “student use of personal electronic devices” in the classroom. Funny thing though…I’ve worked closely with both administrators, their technology coordinator, and one of their board members over the years. They all know better…and deep down inside they mean better.
The headline is deceiving.
The previous policy banned electronic devices completely.
Consider this a first step.
This new policy actually allows for an increased use of personal electronic devices in the schools. It spells out consequences for misuse and even offers staff the ability to allow the use of such devices in the classroom for educational purposes. Although this use was debated as it might be considered discriminatory towards kids who don’t have such devices…
Nice to have you in my feed readers again, John. I look forward to reading your ideas.
The headline is deceiving.
The previous policy banned electronic devices completely.
Consider this a first step.
This new policy actually allows for an increased use of personal electronic devices in the schools. It spells out consequences for misuse and even offers staff the ability to allow the use of such devices in the classroom for educational purposes. Although this use was debated as it might be considered discriminatory towards kids who don’t have such devices…