April 27, 2024

High School Students Use Cell Phones in Class—but not for Schoolwork, Says Study

Just as many high school teachers are becoming comfortable with incorporating smartphones and other digital devices into classrooms to aid with learning, a new study finds that a majority of high school students are already using cell phones in class—to text, to send emails, and to browse social media sites.

School Technology Survey: Respond by April 13

School Library Journal wants to better understand how K–12 librarians and media specialists use technology to enhance teaching and learning in their schools.