Principal Lai Zhonglin of Xin'anjiang Middle School said frankly that it is very common for students to bring mobile phones. Most of the mobile phones used by students are smart phones. They can play games, watch movies, shop on post bars, make friends and chat..
The school clearly requires students to use mobile phones reasonably and is strictly prohibited in teaching. However, some students have poor self-control ability, especially after going to bed at night and turning off the lights, there are still students playing with mobile phones until late at night, which seriously affects the next day’s study, so that they start to doze off early the next day and lack sleep for a long time. It will also affect your health.
In order to prevent students from using mobile phones at school to affect their studies, especially the phenomenon of using mobile phones after going to bed at night and turning off the lights, Xin'anjiang Middle School installed several mobile cell phone jammer. Lai Zhonglin said that the signal jamming telematics is mainly near the bedroom, and the activation time is a certain period of time, not all day, and the use time during the exam is slightly longer than usual. The mobile phone jammers installed in the school are in compliance with the college entrance examination standards and are safe.
At the same time, the school also visited surrounding residents and units and asked the mobile company.
The results showed that the mobile phone jamming telematics did not affect the normal life of the surrounding area
In response to the students’ messages in Tieba, School Lai also replied: Student mobile phone management is a problem that every school will encounter. The school hopes to get the care and attention of relevant social departments and provide technical guidance. As a school, it should assume the responsibility of managing students. Students are asked to concentrate on their studies in school. Parents are also expected to understand, cooperate and support the school’s mobile phone use management.
Moreover, the school has a school messaging system that can satisfy students’ Contact needs
On November 12, the reporter randomly interviewed several residents near Xin'anjiang Middle School. A staff member of a company near the back door of the school said that the installation of mobile phone jamming telematics in the school did not affect the company's employees' mobile phone use and normal life. Mr. Wang, the owner of another small shop, also said that his cell phone signal was not affected.
- The installation of cell phone jammers in schools to regulate student phone use has become increasingly common, reflecting the challenges educators face in managing disruptions and maintaining a good learning environment.
- Principal Lai Zhonglin readily acknowledged the prevalence of smartphones among students, stressing the need for proactive measures to address excessive phone use, especially during critical times such as bedtime, which can negatively impact students’ academic performance and health.
- Xinanjiang Middle School’s decision to install cell phone jammers near dormitories highlights the seriousness with which they approach this issue.
- By strategically activating the jammers at designated times, such as at night or during exams, the school aims to curb disruptive phone use without compromising the overall accessibility of mobile networks in the area.
- Importantly, their efforts are in line with the standards of the college entrance examination, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
The school’s proactive approach also extends beyond the campus, as evidenced by their outreach to surrounding residents and communication with mobile service providers. This demonstrates the school’s commitment to transparency and collaboration, seeking to minimize any disruption that may be caused by the installation of the jammers.
Principal Lai’s response to student concerns on the forum reflects the school’s commitment to open dialogue and collaboration with stakeholders. Xinanjiang Middle School emphasizes that the school, parents and students share responsibility in managing mobile phone use, striving to create a supportive environment conducive to academic success.
Feedback from nearby residents indicated that the installation of the mobile phone jammer had little impact on their daily lives, which reassured stakeholders that the school's measures were effective and took into account the wider community's interests.
