APS Current cell phones reality

[Anonymous]

I actually don't mind phones in the classroom as long as kids aren't goofing off on them. Taking pictures of slides is a lot easier on a phone than an iPad or computer. And I don't want my kids to be Luddites when they grow up. Like it or not, computers and devices are our future and we should all learn how to use these tools responsibly.

This whole thread consists of people on their devices too, so there's that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:APE derangement is so insane. Get over it. APS isn't doing this because APE wants it or Youngkin asked schools to do it. Teachers want it, entire countries, and Blue states are banning them. Away for the day is good for kids. Period.

Youngkin wants a total ban. APE wants a total ban. Most teachers and parents not APE want a good thought out policy that will disallow phones during instructional time minus those who need it for health management.

Most kids use phones responsibly, outside of the classroom. The ones who won't shouldn't ruin it for the rest of them.

If they’re using their phone responsibly and outside of class, what exactly is the issue?!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I actually don't mind phones in the classroom as long as kids aren't goofing off on them. Taking pictures of slides is a lot easier on a phone than an iPad or computer. And I don't want my kids to be Luddites when they grow up. Like it or not, computers and devices are our future and we should all learn how to use these tools responsibly.

This whole thread consists of people on their devices too, so there's that.

That’s cute. First year teacher? When are they not goofing off on the phones? I don’t think that kids are not going to learn how to use technology if they don’t have their phones at school. Do you really believe that?

[Anonymous]

There is clearly a market for school allowed “pager phones” that can send quick messages and make phone calls. That would allay a lot of the concerns of the apron string parents, and reduce the distraction in the classroom since these would be boring bricks.

Apple Watch is almost that, but too expensive and too many features.

Apple used to be big on education; making a classroom compliant family communicator (so it could be blue message bubbles) would be a compromise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I actually don't mind phones in the classroom as long as kids aren't goofing off on them. Taking pictures of slides is a lot easier on a phone than an iPad or computer. And I don't want my kids to be Luddites when they grow up. Like it or not, computers and devices are our future and we should all learn how to use these tools responsibly.

This whole thread consists of people on their devices too, so there's that.

That’s cute. First year teacher? When are they not goofing off on the phones? I don’t think that kids are not going to learn how to use technology if they don’t have their phones at school. Do you really believe that?

Spoken like a person who doesn’t respect teachers… APE doesn’t send out their best people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I actually don't mind phones in the classroom as long as kids aren't goofing off on them. Taking pictures of slides is a lot easier on a phone than an iPad or computer. And I don't want my kids to be Luddites when they grow up. Like it or not, computers and devices are our future and we should all learn how to use these tools responsibly.

This whole thread consists of people on their devices too, so there's that.

That’s cute. First year teacher? When are they not goofing off on the phones? I don’t think that kids are not going to learn how to use technology if they don’t have their phones at school. Do you really believe that?

Spoken like a person who doesn’t respect teachers… APE doesn’t send out their best people.

I’m not in APE. Do you hate that group so much that you will disagree with them on any and everything- even when they’re right? They are right this time. I’m a teacher (and a parent) in Arlington and I 100% fully support a ban on phones in our schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:APE derangement is so insane. Get over it. APS isn't doing this because APE wants it or Youngkin asked schools to do it. Teachers want it, entire countries, and Blue states are banning them. Away for the day is good for kids. Period.

Youngkin wants a total ban. APE wants a total ban. Most teachers and parents not APE want a good thought out policy that will disallow phones during instructional time minus those who need it for health management.

Most kids use phones responsibly, outside of the classroom. The ones who won't shouldn't ruin it for the rest of them.

What do you mean by total ban?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:APE derangement is so insane. Get over it. APS isn't doing this because APE wants it or Youngkin asked schools to do it. Teachers want it, entire countries, and Blue states are banning them. Away for the day is good for kids. Period.

Youngkin wants a total ban. APE wants a total ban. Most teachers and parents not APE want a good thought out policy that will disallow phones during instructional time minus those who need it for health management.

Most kids use phones responsibly, outside of the classroom. The ones who won't shouldn't ruin it for the rest of them.

If they’re using their phone responsibly and outside of class, what exactly is the issue?!

Many are not. They are bullying kids, taking photos in bathrooms, not participating in class, and so on. Teachers cannot compete with phones. And with no policy there’s no enforcement to back up teachers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:APE derangement is so insane. Get over it. APS isn't doing this because APE wants it or Youngkin asked schools to do it. Teachers want it, entire countries, and Blue states are banning them. Away for the day is good for kids. Period.

Youngkin wants a total ban. APE wants a total ban. Most teachers and parents not APE want a good thought out policy that will disallow phones during instructional time minus those who need it for health management.

Most kids use phones responsibly, outside of the classroom. The ones who won't shouldn't ruin it for the rest of them.

If they’re using their phone responsibly and outside of class, what exactly is the issue?!

Many are not. They are bullying kids, taking photos in bathrooms, not participating in class, and so on. Teachers cannot compete with phones. And with no policy there’s no enforcement to back up teachers.

Oh, I’m on your side. That was in response to the parent who feels their responsible child is being punished.

[Anonymous]

Must everything on this forum involve APE?? Some of you are obsessed. Go back to your echo chamber.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is clearly a market for school allowed “pager phones” that can send quick messages and make phone calls. That would allay a lot of the concerns of the apron string parents, and reduce the distraction in the classroom since these would be boring bricks.

Apple Watch is almost that, but too expensive and too many features.

Apple used to be big on education; making a classroom compliant family communicator (so it could be blue message bubbles) would be a compromise.

This is just crazy. What on earth does a parent need to tell their child during the school day? Anything important can be routed through the office. Anything unimportant can sit in text messages until school is over. Anxiety meds sound like a better solution than pager phones.

(Any kid with a medical need will get an exemption and carry their phone, no this doesn't apply to legit needs.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Must everything on this forum involve APE?? Some of you are obsessed. Go back to your echo chamber.

Can APE disappear then? I’m tired of them sucking up all of the air and inserting themselves into every conversation regarding APS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is clearly a market for school allowed “pager phones” that can send quick messages and make phone calls. That would allay a lot of the concerns of the apron string parents, and reduce the distraction in the classroom since these would be boring bricks.

Apple Watch is almost that, but too expensive and too many features.

Apple used to be big on education; making a classroom compliant family communicator (so it could be blue message bubbles) would be a compromise.

This is just crazy. What on earth does a parent need to tell their child during the school day? Anything important can be routed through the office. Anything unimportant can sit in text messages until school is over. Anxiety meds sound like a better solution than pager phones.

(Any kid with a medical need will get an exemption and carry their phone, no this doesn't apply to legit needs.)

+1 does everyone forget that we somehow managed to make it through the school day without phones?

I just finished reading The Anxious Generation and it's really an eye-opener about how the phone-based childhood/adolescence is having tremendously negative impacts on mental health and early adolescents are particularly vulnerable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is clearly a market for school allowed “pager phones” that can send quick messages and make phone calls. That would allay a lot of the concerns of the apron string parents, and reduce the distraction in the classroom since these would be boring bricks.

Apple Watch is almost that, but too expensive and too many features.

Apple used to be big on education; making a classroom compliant family communicator (so it could be blue message bubbles) would be a compromise.

This is just crazy. What on earth does a parent need to tell their child during the school day? Anything important can be routed through the office. Anything unimportant can sit in text messages until school is over. Anxiety meds sound like a better solution than pager phones.

(Any kid with a medical need will get an exemption and carry their phone, no this doesn't apply to legit needs.)

+1 does everyone forget that we somehow managed to make it through the school day without phones?

I just finished reading The Anxious Generation and it's really an eye-opener about how the phone-based childhood/adolescence is having tremendously negative impacts on mental health and early adolescents are particularly vulnerable.

I’m 100% for bell to bell bans, they don’t belong in school at all.

I’m not even sure of the “medically necessary” need for a phone, can someone explain how that works? Are they using the phone as a glucose monitor or something?

But assuming we won’t win and get an actual ban, dumbing down allowed phones would help a lot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is clearly a market for school allowed “pager phones” that can send quick messages and make phone calls. That would allay a lot of the concerns of the apron string parents, and reduce the distraction in the classroom since these would be boring bricks.

Apple Watch is almost that, but too expensive and too many features.

Apple used to be big on education; making a classroom compliant family communicator (so it could be blue message bubbles) would be a compromise.

This is just crazy. What on earth does a parent need to tell their child during the school day? Anything important can be routed through the office. Anything unimportant can sit in text messages until school is over. Anxiety meds sound like a better solution than pager phones.

(Any kid with a medical need will get an exemption and carry their phone, no this doesn't apply to legit needs.)

+1 does everyone forget that we somehow managed to make it through the school day without phones?

I just finished reading The Anxious Generation and it's really an eye-opener about how the phone-based childhood/adolescence is having tremendously negative impacts on mental health and early adolescents are particularly vulnerable.

I’m 100% for bell to bell bans, they don’t belong in school at all.

I’m not even sure of the “medically necessary” need for a phone, can someone explain how that works? Are they using the phone as a glucose monitor or something?

But assuming we won’t win and get an actual ban, dumbing down allowed phones would help a lot.

Yes, some phones control insulin pumps. Some kids are highly allergic or asthmatic and may need a phone in case they have to use an EpiPen or rescue inhaler. I think there are also phone apps for issues like epilepsy or to change the mode for hearing aids.