Banning phones from schools; is it the best idea?

Effective from September 2019 Ontario will ban phones in classrooms. Is this really the best solution?
I believe teachers using the phones and technology to their advantage in classroom is a better idea than prohibiting students from taking their cellphones with them to class. Its 2019 and it just seems that we are moving backwards. I understand that it can be a major distraction to students but it can also benefit them if used correctly. I remember when teachers didn't want anyone to speak a word in class but now group discussions are proven to make students engage more. We are living in the age of thechnology however our education is nowhere near that. Educational content can become much more relatable for students and I can guaranty that more students will become interested in learning and you will see many better marks and less people skipping classes. Take a look at this blog post that goes further into details:

https://www.entreto.com/post/the-future-of-technology-in-the-classroom

Submitted April 03, 2019 at 02:13PM by shervinix https://ift.tt/2Udg7iQ