Ban on Phones in Italian Schools to Improve Handwriting
The Italian government has decided to ban the use of mobile phones in classrooms starting from the next academic year.
The measure, initiated by Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara from the nationalist League party, aims at a comprehensive ban on the use of mobile phones in schools, including for teaching purposes. However, tablets and computers can still be used with the approval of the teaching staff.
The decision is an effort to improve student behavior and encourage them to enhance their handwriting skills. The Education Minister has also directed the reintroduction of the “school diary,” where assignments are written by hand, allowing parents to follow their children’s education. He emphasized that “there is a need for students to hold paper and pen again.”
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Although Italian schools have had a ban on phones for years, it has not been widely enforced. Meanwhile, other countries have sought to implement similar measures in recent years to create a better educational environment for students.
