Should We BAN STUDENT PHONES in Our K-12 Schools? [DEBATE]

Should student phones be banned in our K-12 schools? Join us for this debate - recorded live on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

OPPOSING a ban on student phones is Christopher J. Nesi. Chris is a passionate educator, podcast host, and thought leader. With over 15 years of experience in the classroom, he has dedicated his career to helping educators integrate technology effectively and meaningfully into their instruction. Recently, Chris was recognized by his school community with Teacher of the Year honors. 

SUPPORTING a ban on student phones in our K-12 schools is Dr. Matt Rhoads. Matt is an instructional and edtech leader in adult education, K-12, and higher ed. He has experience in leading professional development, coaching, and supporting teachers. Matt has also authored 7 books on instruction, education technology, and our ever-changing education landscape.

Where do you sit on this issue, Teachers on Fire?

In This Conversation:

0:35 - Meet Chris Nesi: thought leader, podcast, and teachers of the year (opposing phone bans).

1:12 - Meet Dr. Matt Rhoads: author, podcaster, and leader of instruction and education technology (supporting phone bans).

2:04 - Members from the live audience say hello and share their positions on this debate

5:05 - OPPOSING Phone Bans in K-12 Schools - Argument 1: Phones are powerful learning tools.

8:34 - SUPPORTING Phone Bans in K-12 Schools - Argument 1: Trends in student learning have been negatively impacted by the introduction of phones in 2012 (as evidenced by falling PISA scores).

14:58 - Is the word "addiction" appropriate in relation to our attachment to phones? Chris responds.

17:31 - OPPOSING Phone Bans in K-12 Schools - Argument 2: Phones can promote responsible digital citizenship and responsibility in our classrooms.

24:30 - SUPPORTING Phone Bans in K-12 Schools - Argument 2: Phones negatively impact student mental and emotional health (addiction, lack of focus, loss of student autonomy, depression).

33:18 - OPPOSING Phone Bans in K-12 Schools - Argument 3: Phones support communication and student safety.

40:08 - SUPPORTING Phone Bans in K-12 Schools - Argument 3: Phones promote bullying, fights, and safety concerns in our schools.

44:40 - OPPOSING Phone Bans in K-12 Schools - Closing comments from Chris Nesi

46:31 - SUPPORTING Phone Bans in K-12 Schools - Closing comments from Dr. Matt Rhoads

48:24 - How to connect with CHRIS NESI, the House of EdTech Podcast, and his other work (visit https://www.chrisnesi.com/)

49:06 - How to connect with DR. MATT RHOADS and his work at the Navigating Education podcast (visit https://matthewrhoads.com/).

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