This article is about yellow journalism. ?? Did you mean to post a link to the actual article?Studiot said:The Council of Europe will be debating a motion to ban wifi internet and mobile phones in schools on health and safety grounds on Friday 27 May 2011.
http://www.learningwithoutfrontiers.com/blog/2011/5/16/fear-of-a-wireless-planet.html
Ah, no problem. I would like to read the original article since these people seem to be going against rational scientific information.Studiot said:I actually learned of the motion from a BBC radio broadcast, which I obviously can't post.
I simply posted a site I found that contained a summary and lots of links to the proposal. Since time was short I thought it would allow anyone interested to follow it up more closely.
Sorry if this is a problem. No-one here seem particularly bothered though.
Borek said:http://assembly.coe.int/ASP/NewsManager/EMB_NewsManagerView.asp?ID=6685
Risk of head tumours... I wonder if this resolution is not too late for some. "We cannot assess the risk" is in this context equivalent to "risk is so low we have problem filtering it from the background noise" - at least that's my understanding of the situation, if after many years of research there is still no clear answer. So in a way this is equivalent to "we cannot assess the risk of wolverines attacks, so we need to build higher fences".
WhoWee said:Restricting cell phone usage in a classroom is one discussion - IMO a good idea.
Borek said:
There is currently no scientific evidence that links the use of Wifi and mobile phones in schools to harmful effects on students' health. Numerous studies have been conducted on this topic, and the majority of them have found no significant health risks associated with Wifi and mobile phone use. However, as with any technology, it is important for schools to implement safety measures and educate students on responsible usage.
The Council of Europe is a political organization that promotes human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in its member states. While the Council of Europe has discussed the potential impact of Wifi and mobile phone use on children's health, they do not have the authority to ban these technologies in schools. Any decisions regarding the use of technology in schools are made at the national or local level.
There are currently no countries that have implemented a nationwide ban on Wifi and mobile phone use in schools. However, some countries such as France and Belgium have implemented partial bans, where Wifi is restricted in certain areas of schools and mobile phones are not allowed during class time. These decisions were made at the national level and not by the Council of Europe.
Proponents of a potential ban argue that it could reduce distractions and improve students' focus and academic performance. It could also address concerns about potential health risks associated with Wifi and mobile phone use. However, there is no concrete evidence to support these claims, and a ban could also limit access to educational resources and hinder communication between students and teachers.
Instead of implementing a ban, many schools and organizations have focused on educating students and parents about responsible technology usage. This includes setting limits on screen time, promoting healthy habits, and implementing safety measures such as using airplane mode or wired connections instead of Wifi. Additionally, ongoing research is being conducted to better understand the potential health effects of Wifi and mobile phone use.