Mobile phones could soon be banned from schools
Smartphones could soon be banned from NSW schools in a desperate attempt to stop cyberbullying.
The state government has ordered an Australian-first review on their use.
Education Minister Rob Stokes ordered the review on Thursday into the use of technological devices in schools, which will be led by prominent child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg.
“While smartphones connect us to the world in ways never imagined just a decade ago, they raise issues that previous generations have not had to deal with,” Education Minister Rob Stokes said in a statement.
“In the classroom and in the playground, smartphones provide opportunities for students and parents to stay connected, but can also create other problems.
“From screen time, to cyberbullying and social media, smartphones have generated concerns for parents, teachers and students. Schools need to have better rules in place around phones.”
Authorities are concerned the use of smartphones is going largely unchecked inside classrooms.
‘My position is that there is no use for personal mobile phones in a classroom’ said Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham on Sunrise this morning.
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