Confiscating Phones in Schools
Learning Objective
I can formulate a persuasive argument for or against the confiscation of phones in schools based on evidence and reasoning.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 5 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What are some reasons that the principal and educators support the confiscation of phones in schools? Provide at least two examples from the video.
2. Discuss the potential drawbacks of the phone pouch policy as expressed by students and parents in the video. How might these concerns impact the overall effectiveness of the policy?
3. Based on the information in the video, how might the phone pouch policy affect student engagement and communication in the classroom? Provide specific examples to support your argument.
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Educational Video
Growing number of schools requiring students to lock away cellphones while in class
NBC News