Are phones necessary in school?

Since last Tuesday, there has been a ban on mobile phones in primary schools and "Maison relais". However, this has nothing to do with comprehensive media education and is above all a symbol policy that does not fight any problems. A ban on mobile phones in schools is a symbol policy that will bring little success. (Photo: Vitaliy Zalishchyker/Unsplash) It seems to be a constant of humanity: every new medium leads to a generation conflict. Betwe…

Are phones necessary in school?

As summer approaches, students get more antsy or burnt out from the load of assignments and finals. Many decompress by scrolling on their phones, sometimes throughout the entire duration of their classes. The rise of phone use in class isn’t something new, but it is a growing concern several educators find themselves wrestling with.  There is a time and place for everything, but some schools find that taking temporary breaks for a quick scroll c…