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Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by nlfpmod(mod): 3:35pm On Apr 30, 2025
Finnish Parliament voted on Tuesday to approve a law that restricts the use of mobile devices by pupils at primary and secondary schools.

The new rules are expected to come into force after the summer break, in August.

The law does not entirely ban the use of mobile phones at school, and their use will be permitted in certain situations. But generally, the use of phones during class time will be prohibited.

Pupils will need to get special permission from teachers to use their phones, to assist them in studies, or to take care of personal health-related matters, for example.

The new law also gives school staff members the authority to confiscate mobile devices from pupils if they have caused teaching or learning disruptions.

Late last year, Education Minister Anders Adlercreutz (SPP) emphasised that kids' digital skills will still be supported despite the phone restrictions.
https://yle.fi/a/74-20158886

Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by 1bunne4lif(m): 3:44pm On Apr 30, 2025
Good
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by Image123(m): 3:44pm On Apr 30, 2025
What were they thinking of before? Dem never start to dey use chatgpt and grok, dem don dey fail WAEC enmasse. People wey wan use Ai choose life partner.
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by isahsalee: 3:44pm On Apr 30, 2025
Good move!!!!
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by YeyeGbami: 3:45pm On Apr 30, 2025
Happy nation with sane mindset.
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by isahsalee: 3:45pm On Apr 30, 2025
Children of this generation are something else
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by Mopolchi: 3:45pm On Apr 30, 2025
Good development! Alausa should implement same in Nigeria. Students are using smartphones for exam malpractices.
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by dibunotion(m): 3:45pm On Apr 30, 2025
Saner climes indeed
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by tiswell(m): 3:45pm On Apr 30, 2025
System that works!


In naija dem dey give 6yr olds smart phone to show off wealth sad
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by fabolouz1(m): 3:45pm On Apr 30, 2025
A country that want the best for her citizens.
its actually one country that I have on my checklist to visit.
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by Angelfrost(m): 3:46pm On Apr 30, 2025
Long overdue...!

Why on Earth should kids 17 have unrestricted and unchecked access to smartphones and Internet?!!
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by ibrocool(m): 3:46pm On Apr 30, 2025
I know some people will argue that it is wrong move because we are in computer age. Speaking as an educationist, the harm phone cause to the young generation is more than good. Too much screen time (television, phones, tablet, laptop) causes ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). This makes learning very difficult and also straneous for the teachers that handle such children. Let me tell you a fact, technology can not replace teachers, it can only aid teachers' work.
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Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by tuoyoojo(m): 3:47pm On Apr 30, 2025
Good one

Without parental supervision and with a press of a button, fone and Internet fit carry small pikin go where e nor know
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by whixstan(m): 3:48pm On Apr 30, 2025
That's a welcome development and its commendable

I know we in a tech age but the proper use of tech is what makes tech productive to us
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by temitope27(m): 3:48pm On Apr 30, 2025
What a sane society grin
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by AmalaAtiEwedu: 3:49pm On Apr 30, 2025
grin grin
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by SirJerrie(m): 3:50pm On Apr 30, 2025
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Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by Nobody:
Under Peter Obi Anambra was leading in education, and even when he left office, they were still leading. That's a leader...he taught his people how to fish and not how to steal fish like agberos
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by kelechi50: 3:51pm On Apr 30, 2025
Nigeria should do same for the good of our youths because as it stands now, the rate of it's abuse is too much.
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by datola: 3:52pm On Apr 30, 2025
Serious country when it comes to education
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by kelechi50: 3:54pm On Apr 30, 2025
God bless you for your observation not just in education but in every sector of the state economy
ClearFlair:
Under Peter Obi Anambra was leading in education, and even when he left office, they were still leading. That's a leader...he thought his people how to fish and not how to steal fish like agberos
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by Slimplush: 3:54pm On Apr 30, 2025
fabolouz1:
A country that want the best for her citizens.
its actually one country that I have on my checklist to visit.
I actually do have this on my list also, others are Germany and Belgium but please learn their language, else you might find it hard there.... I'm typing this in my dream which I believe that it will come to reality!!!

Learn Finnish please!!
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by Abbeyme: 3:54pm On Apr 30, 2025
After the deed
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by pussygotlips: 3:55pm On Apr 30, 2025
Wahala for my client
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by Kingluqman(m): 3:56pm On Apr 30, 2025
Even some adults in Nigeria, dem suppose collect phone from them.





grin
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by diverseconcepts: 3:56pm On Apr 30, 2025
Good Move....
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by tommy589(m): 3:57pm On Apr 30, 2025
Good one
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by DiasGodinHeaven: 3:57pm On Apr 30, 2025
nlfpmod:
https://yle.fi/a/74-20158886
These mad people don dey get sense?
Re: Finland Bans Smartphones In Schools by Chiuzk: 3:59pm On Apr 30, 2025
tiswell:
System that works!


In naija dem dey give 6yr olds smart phone to show off wealth sad
I am telling you
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