Five reasons why banning cellphones is a bad idea. - Jennifer Cassa-Todd @JCasaTodd | iPads, MakerEd and More  in Education | Scoop.it
My social media feed and my phone went crazy today because of the issue of a cellphone ban which will apparently become law in Ontario in the 2019/2020 school year, released interestingly during March Break.

I’m certain that many people will think banning cellphones is a great idea. In fact, there may be a few teachers who think this is a great idea. After all, kids these days are distracted addicted, and apathetic right???

I have spoken to thousands of teachers and students about thinking differently about the powerful devices which fit in our pockets.

Here, in essence are my concerns with a cellphone ban: