The
recent announcement by the Government of Ontario around the use of cell phones does
not change to the day-to-day practices in the Limestone District School Board.
The
Board provides students with access to technology to support teaching and
learning, and permits the use of cell phones and other personal devices in the classroom as directed by the teacher. Devices may also be
used when a student requires a mobile device for health and medical reasons, or
to support special education needs.
The use of
mobile devices is covered by Board procedures
which have been in place for several years. These
procedures cover the use of personal devices in the classroom as well as
appropriate use of technology during the school day in schools’ codes of
conduct and digital citizenship.
AP 350 Codes of Conduct
AP 146 Digital Citizenship
AP 351 Safe Schools: The Use of the Internet and Electronic Devices by Students