Smartphone ban in schools: Experts warn of digital chaos!

Smartphone ban in schools: Experts warn of digital chaos!

Ottensheim, Österreich - A clear call to action: Experts warn of the risks of smartphones in schools and demand a strict ban. The "crown" reports of an innovative regulation at the Polytechnic School in Otensheim (Upper Austria), where the cell phones of the students are safely kept in a so -called "cell phone garage" at the beginning of everyday school life. This measure shows that the cell phone must not only be put away during the lesson but also during the breaks in order to promote concentration and avoid distractions.

But is a smartphone ban really the key to learning success? A comprehensive study by scientists from the University of Augsburg deals with this question. Their findings are clear: in countries such as Great Britain and the Netherlands, where cell phones are already prohibited in schools, the student performance has increased significantly. And the social well -being of the students has improved, as the Augsburg scientists continue to report. Your investigation compared data from numerous European countries, including Norway and Spain, and found that a ban on smartphones promotes social interaction among students and thus positively influences the learning atmosphere.

strengthen the social climate at school

A simple ban alone is not enough to achieve the desired effects. The researchers emphasize that without an accompanying educational measure a ban would do little. Instead, it is important to teach the students to handle mobile technology responsibly. Where smartphones can ultimately also be regarded as a useful teaching element, the development of media literacy among young people is of crucial importance. You should learn how you can use smartphones specifically and responsibly, so that the technology does not bother the learning processes, but supports.

The debate about the ban on smartphones is becoming increasingly louder in Germany, especially after the decline in student performance at the International Pisa study 2022. According to the experts, the experts should create a safe environment for young people, and a well-thought-out ban can help to prevent cyberbullying and to improve the social climate as well as the "Krone" as well