Mobile Phones In Schools

Cell phone jammer lands science teacher in suspension for silencing students

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A science teacher in Florida came up with an innovative way to maintain classroom quiet – he utilized a technology loophole. However, Verizon, the provider of the wireless service being used, is reportedly not happy about it. The teacher reportedly found that if he inserted a Verizon SIM card into an old phone and enabled … Read more

NSW election reignites debate on phone jammers in Sydney schools with concerns over telecommunications interference

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  The NSW political scene seems to have forgotten the lessons learned a decade ago regarding the laws of physics and the limitations on legislative amendments or disallowable instruments. With an upcoming election, they are once again tempting fate by floating strange yet potentially resonant ideas among the voters.   One such idea is an … Read more