Sweden's New Smartphone Ban Law Will Prevent Students From Using Handsets in Classrooms!

Sweden's new smartphone banning law aims to stop students from using their devices during classes. This new bill was proposed on Friday, Feb. 18.

As of the moment, the law is still not yet implemented. But, if it receives the needed backing from the government officials, then teachers will have all the rights to take students' smartphones if they use them in classrooms.

When face-to-face classes are still the norm, the use of smartphones during lectures is still one of the main issues of the teachers.

But, this will soon change in Sweden once the government approves the new law.

Sweden's Smartphone Ban Law

According to The Local SE's latest report, although the newly proposed law prevents students from using their smartphones in classrooms, teachers can still allow them if they are being used for learning purposes.

"There should be order in each and every classroom," said Sweden's Schools Minister Lina Axelsson Kihlbom during a press conference.

As of the moment, students in Sweden can bring their smartphones into classrooms, and teachers can't make them give up their devices.

Educators can only take their students' handsets if they affect the ongoing lectures. You can visit this link if you want to see further details about Sweden's new smartphone banning law.

Effects of Smartphones in Classrooms

Psychlopaedia explained that smartphones actively being used in classrooms can have negative impacts on the students and educators.

Experts said that distraction is one of the major effects of smartphone usage during lectures. They added that removing mobile gadgets in schools can increase students' performance during classes.

As of the moment, young people tend to get addicted to smartphones, especially as Apple and other giant phone creators are releasing new models.

But, this scenario might soon change in Sweden once the new bill is implemented. If ever it is approved, officials plan to enforce it on Aug. 1.

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Written by: Griffin Davis