The School Education Department has issued orders imposing restrictions on the use of mobile phones in classrooms. The decision has been taken to improve the attention span of teachers and students during classes.
In a meeting held recently, Education Minister Botcha Satyanarayana, along with the officials of the School Education Department, held discussions on the impact of use of mobile phones in classrooms and on the premises of schools.
“After consulting with the teachers, experts concerned and the representatives of various unions, orders have been issued to regulate the use of cell phones in all schools in Andhra Pradesh. The decision was taken in accordance with the UNESCO Report-2023,” the Education Department officials said.
