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Some schools have restricted the use of mobile phones. Is this a positive development or a negative one?

#schools #phones #development
In most countries
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the usage of mobile phones
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 limited in educational institutions.
Although
 these devices can play a significant role in safety, connectedness and even in learning. In my point of view
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this
 is a positive step and can bring benefits not only academic but
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 physical and social aspects too.
Firstly
, regulated
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lassroom itself helps in improving learning.
This
 is simply because without these devices there are far fewer distractions for teachers and students.
For instance
, when a student has a cell phone on his lap or pocket there will be a constant urge to look for new messages.
This
 will cause the learning
moreover
 it affects the other students and teachers by distracting with the sound and actions, which can have long term effects on academic progress. A complete ban on mobile phones during class free learners from
this
 compulsive checking and allows them to focus.
In addition
, banning of phone
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 campus will improve the physical and social activities of the students. In the time of lunch break
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they may play sports, games or simply sit and chat together, activities what are far healthier than sitting alone over a screen. Without limited enforced by the school children simply can't draw the line on their phone
use
.
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tudent
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healthier. To
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, phones are a part of our modern lives, I strongly feel that their
use
 in schools should be limited. With firm boundaries and ban in some situations, students are able to learn better, strengthen friendships and engage in healthier pursuits.
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