The Provincial Government is researching into the use of celphones in schools by students.
In the meantime, School Divisaions like the Holy Family Catholic Regional Division is engaging with stakeholders, as this research is being conducted.
Some inquiries that are being addressed include concerns about student-use, the benefits of potential restrictions, and the development of possible province-wide restrictions and policies.
Surveys have been circulated and will be running until the beginning of May.
Questions for discussion (Courtesy HFCRD, Govèt of Alberta)
1. What concerns about student cellphone use in schools does your organization have?
2. What does your organization see as the benefits of student cellphone use in schools?
3. What concerns do you have about potential restrictions on student cellphone use in
schools?
4. What benefits do you see with potential restrictions on student cellphone use in schools?
5. What concerns do you have about province-wide restrictions around student cellphone use
in schools?
6. What benefits do you see in having province-wide restrictions around student cellphone use
in schools?
7. Is there anything the department should be aware of if school authorities were asked to
amend their codes of conduct to restrict cellphone use in schools?
8. Is there anything the department should be aware of if school authorities were asked to
adopt or approve goals and standards to restrict cellphone use in schools?
9. If the department requires school authorities to amend codes of conduct or adopt/approve
goals and standards related to cellphone use, how much lead time is required to make this
happen?
10. Ontario and Quebec have exceptions to their cellphone use restrictions (unless authorized
by a teacher for educational purposes; for health and medical reasons; or to support special
education needs.) Would you support similar exceptions if a cellphone restriction were
implemented? Are there other exceptions to be considered?
11. Are there any other considerations regarding cellphone use in schools that should be
considered in developing a policy?
12. Is there anything else you would like to share about cellphone use in schools?
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