Hi,
We just implemented a new restrictive cell phone policy in our district. (No phone use during class. Only acceptable times to use cell phones are during passing times and in the lunch room.)
The problem that is coming up is our student handbook states that "Music listening devices may only be used during study hall time/class at the discretion of the supervising study hall teacher."
The directive in the library was that we were an extension of the classroom and that cell phones were not allowed. However, we also simultaneously have study hall classes in here and of course, students want to use their cell phones as listening devices.
We do not want to have to "police" the library. We also have a very archaic library that really is several classrooms strung together with the walls down. So, it is extremely difficult to distinguish one area from another to set up "cell phone free zones" and "cell phone use areas".
So, I was wondering how other libraries who have strict cell phone policies handle this? Is it possible to have streaming services made available to students on a Chromebook as we are 1-to-1? Any assistance/information you can provide would be greatly appreciated!
-- Sincerely, Michele Eligio North Branford High School Librarian 49 Caputo Road North Branford, CT 06471 (203) 484-1465
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