Starting next Monday, May 6, there will be no more mobile phones in Valencian classrooms. At least not all universities. The Valencian government, through the Department of Education, has announced the measures that will come into effect next week, as announced by the autonomous body. in Pune.
Because it’s important. Indiscriminate use of mobile phones in schools has been cited as a cause of confusion and harassment among students.
This new regulation will allow its use only in very specific circumstances, such as supervised learning activities that are part of the center’s educational project, or for health reasons subject to validation by the center.
Status so far. To date, each center has had the autonomy to establish its own policies regarding the use of mobile phones, resulting in a lack of uniformity in the management of these devices.
The new measure, announced by Minister José Antonio Rovira, will be mandatory in all educational centers in the Valencian Community that receive public funding. Each center must now establish protocols for the removal, custody and return of devices. Other communities, such as Catalonia, opted for more timid measures a few months ago.
Expected effect. With this new policy, the incidence of cyberbullying is expected to decrease as well as a more focused and safe school environment for students. In line with the devastating report that Norway released a few days ago analyzing the results after a similar ban.
Other European countries had already controlled this number since 2007, such as Italy; France, since 2018; or the UK in recent months. And although there is no consensus about its consequences, A UNESCO report It begs to regulate its presence as the greatest source of distraction for students
Background. This decision consolidates the trend that has gradually changed in the smartphone image in recent years, more and more scrutinized for its effects on our ability to pay attention, which is more important for those who are not yet fully developed and those who are not yet fully developed. Stages that will determine a good part of your future.
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