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The United Nations has warned against the use of smartphones in educational institutions

saying that the use of mobile phones during education affects the performance and ability of students.

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Cultural and Scientific Organization UNESCO said in the BBC that there is evidence that excessive use of mobile phones is associated with a decrease in academic performance, and that spending more time on the screen has negative effects on children's emotional stability. There are. 

The report found that one in four countries in the world have laws or policies banning mobile phones in schools.In the UK teachers set rules for phone use, but most schools ban it Writing continues.

Manus Antoninus, author of the 2023 Global Education Monitor report, told the BBC that his research had found examples of smartphone use in schools reducing students' ability to learn and putting their privacy at risk.  is also increasing.

He said that only such technology can be brought into schools which helps in the learning process.

 using technology in education, but that countries need better guidance

Manus Antoninis Said About United Nations has warned against the use of smartphones in educational institutions

Manus Antoninis said that students should not be completely excluded from using technology in education, but that countries need better guidance on what types of technology should be allowed in school.

The report states that several studies show that banning mobile phones in schools improves academic performance.

Lexi, 16, said her former head teacher allowed her to bring the phone to school to get academic help, which is often used by students for social media.

In 2021, the then Education Secretary Gavin Williamson called for a ban on mobile phones in UK schools, but the current Department for Education says it is up to teachers whether or not to use mobile phones during classes.  Mobile phone can be used or not.

However, he warned that allowing the use of mobile phones in school poses risks, which can lead to problems such as academic performance, lack of concentration in studies and reduced learning ability.

He said that to reduce these risks, teachers should consider banning mobile phones.

Bangladesh took strict action in this regard in 2017

In 2017, Bangladesh banned both students and teachers in schools and colleges from bringing mobile phones into classrooms.

Mobile phones are banned in French schools for all but disabled people and teachers.

The Netherlands will also ban mobile phones, tablets and smartwatches in secondary schools.

However, Sarah Hanafin, head of policy at school leaders' union NAHT, said mobile bans could help some schools but cause problems for others.

Students who commute to school may need cell phones, she said, and school administrators should help manage students' screen time.