Efforts to ban cellphones in classrooms try to reduce distraction

Efforts to ban cellphones in classrooms try to reduce distraction

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The video discusses the growing concern over smartphone use in schools, highlighting legislative efforts in New York and Ohio to limit phone access. It explores the impact of smartphones on students' learning and the balance between parental concerns and educational needs. The discussion extends to social media's role in data collection and the introduction of two bills in New York aimed at protecting children's data and limiting addictive algorithms. The video emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach involving parents, educators, and government to address these issues.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the role of algorithms in social media and their effects on young users.

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What are the potential consequences of the current status quo regarding smartphone usage among minors?

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How does the conversation around smartphone bans reflect broader societal concerns about technology and youth?

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