A MAJOR TEACHING DISTRACTION

Educators around the world are plagued by cellphone problems.  In South Africa this has been exacerbated by the advent of MXit. 

Educators are trying to impart knowledge to learners who are constantly distracted by their cellphones.  Unfortunately this distraction also applies to the diligent learners as they watch the “bad apple” to see whether or not they will be caught. 

Educators find it extremely difficult to teach effectively and apprehend cellphone abusers.

Why should a school have Cell-Locks?

Virtually every learner of 10 years or older has a cellphone and/or iPod.  These “essential youth accessories” have become major disruptions to the education process.

Cellphones are constantly being used by learners during lessons to sms, chat, listen to music or use MXit.  Peer pressure plays an integral part in cellphone abuse.  Teenagers, by their own admission (and obviously not to their parents!), are addicted to this practice.

Schools have tried various methods to limit the use of cellphones during class time, with limited success.  Learners openly defy school regulations by using their cellphones, thereby disturbing their own concentration, as well as other learners around them.

Many schools have confiscated cellphones (some have three boxes full!), only to find that the culprit is back online within 24 hours!

The current school large lockers are not considered by learners to be secure enough for their prized possessions.