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Banning mobile phones in school may seem sensible, but research and similar moves elsewhere suggest a blanket ban may introduce some problems. 
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The Victorian government has adopted one of the world's toughest stances on mobile phone use in schools.
Peter Mellow's insight:
Is this a step forward, or backwards?
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A top London headteacher today said blanket mobile phone bans are “doomed to failure” because children sneak secret phones into school. Stephen Lehec, head of Kingston Grammar School, argued that schools should instead teach children to use their smartphones responsibly. The school, where fees are £18,000 a year and whose former pupils include Olympic rowing gold medallist James Cracknell, allows students and staff to have their phones in lessons as long as they are on silent.
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Use of mobile technology in the classroom is increasing at a remarkable rate and is the new normal at many schools.
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Education minister James Merlino announces move aimed at reducing classroom distraction and cyberbullying
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What would happen to the dynamic in a school if the students locked away their mobile phones for the day? A lot, it turns out — and it's all positive.
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Our experience tells us that in the vast majority of cases, when it comes to mobile phones there is usually very little learning taking place.
Peter Mellow's insight:
Did your teachers make an effort to create learning activities that incorporated educational phone use?
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