NYC School Phone Ban Reveals Students' Difficulty Reading Analog Clocks
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Summary
The article discusses how New York City's smartphone ban in schools has revealed an unexpected consequence: many high school students struggle to read traditional analog clocks. Teachers report that while the phone ban has been successful in improving student focus, socialization, and hallway traffic, it has exposed a generational gap in time-telling skills. Students who are accustomed to digital time displays on their phones now face difficulty determining how much time remains in class when only analog clocks are available.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledThat's a major skill that they're not used to at all
Overall, Millen said, the phone ban has been a major success at the school, and has helped kids focus in class and socialize at lunch
Foot traffic is moving more swiftly in hallways
Without eyes glued to their phones, more students are getting to class on time
The problem is they want to know how much time is left in class ... but can't quite tell
They want to know how much time is left in class ... but can't quite tell, one teacher says.
