Perhaps it's high time to finally embrace the technology rather than try to suppress it. It won't work, the generation gap will only be getting bigger and bigger. I'm a student myself and I've recently had a really cool class including mobile phones. We were learning definitions from fiches, solving some quizzes and even having a contest between two teams - everything online! The teacher said she considered it thoroughly during the New Year break and decided to experiment a little and both we and her deemed it a great success! I can tell I've learned far more than usual and I didn't even need to focus - I was paying attention subconsciously.
In my opinion, what needs to be done, is to reform the educational system and prepare both schools and students for changes. Most of the children catch on tech innovations fast and often surpass the elders. We live in a fast-changing world and we should guide our offspring, help them grow rather than try to lock them in our times and methods of education. So, sorry, although I see Your point with current barrier between students and teachers, I disagree that banning phones is a way in a good direction. We should adapt to changes, not delay the inevitable.
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Well, It may be true that you're saying. It's fun doing your studies on electronic medium.
It's kinda depends on the country's culture. Educational Minister in our country has named a project on giving every student a tab for their studies but it's not practical. I don't think that idea of using cellphones in my country will be suitable. There are many students that cannot spend money on a cellphone. Thanks anyway for sharing your opinion on the site that I didn't know. You can post your idea on Steemit education. This contest is still going.
Hmm, You're right, I didn't take that into account. If cell phones aren't affordable for most of the students, then of course the whole idea is plain stupid. I was looking from my country's perspective where basically everyone has smartphones. Still, I keep my final conclusion that we shouldn't prevent technology's progression. When the time comes, these other countries should also adapt to changing standards, maybe just not now. Thank You for the info about the contest, I might give it a shot :)