The American Federation of Teachers said in a report that social media apps have had a negative effect on classrooms.

The nation’s second-largest teachers union said Thursday it was losing patience with social media apps that it says are contributing to mental health problems and misbehavior in classrooms nationwide, draining time and money from teachers and school systems.

  • @InvaderDJ
    16•2 years ago

    In a country where kids drill for school shootings, not having cell phones so emergency calls can be made from anywhere should be a non-starter.

    • @MostlyBirds
      -3•2 years ago

      You’re aware that students aren’t the only people in schools, right?

      • @InvaderDJ
        6•2 years ago

        Not sure how that matters. Teachers and other staff could have phones true, but what if a shooting happens in the bathroom? Or in the halls where there are no teachers? Or the teacher is killed first and all the kid’s phones are locked up somewhere?

        But to be clear, I don’t think that means kids should be using them during class. I can’t remember where I saw this, but putting boxes on each desk where kids can put their phones that stay there until after class or an emergency is an option. Or just tell them to keep them in their pockets and discipline them if they use them during class.

        • @MostlyBirds
          -4•2 years ago

          Have never heard a gunshot before? If you shoot even a dinky little .22 pistol in a school bathroom, half the fucking building is going to know it.

          • @InvaderDJ
            8•2 years ago

            I own multiple. Again, I don’t see how that matters. In an environment where school shootings are common, taking away a way to reach emergency services at anytime, anywhere should be a non-starter.

            • @MaxVerstappen
              0•2 years ago

              How many school shootings happen per day by you? It must be crazy there huh?

      • BlitzFitz
        -17•2 years ago

        I’m with you on this. How is having like 300+ more options available (depending on the school) to call the police really something that will help with school shootings specifically. Like if it happens a teacher would call.

        People are so paranoid about not having instant connections available at all times. It is not that needed. Especially with kids in school.

        Having everything at your fingertips is great, in theory. But for kids without the ability to regulate, it’s as much a distraction than an advantage.