Some provinces are banning cellphones in classes. Here’s where and when
Global News
As of June, there are at least five provinces with restrictions that will come into place this fall, with Quebec's own measure having taken effect this past January.
School is almost out for many students in Canada, but though the first day of the new year is months away the classroom may look different when it comes as more provinces announce restrictions on cellphone use in schools that are expected to start this fall.
As of June, there are at least five provinces with restrictions that will come into place this fall, with Quebec’s own measure having taken effect this past January.
B.C., Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick all announced they plan to stop students from using their cellphones during class time.
Jennifer Flanagan, the chief executive officer of Actua, a charitable organization that works to build skills in youth in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), told Global News the moves will likely have benefits.
“The dedicated time for student learning while in class is really important (and) the evidence is overwhelming that distraction is already significant,” she said. “Just putting a pause on that (cellphone use) while the learning is happening in class, so generally we think this is a good thing.”
Depending where you live, though, the rules around cellphone use vary.
In Quebec, the restrictions are specifically tied to the classroom with those in public elementary and high schools still able to use their phones in between classes, but otherwise have to keep them away unless used for educational purposes.
Ontario, which announced their plans in April, says students will have to put their phones into silent mode and out of view during school hours, a similar policy to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick though the latter provinces will require the phones stored away.
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