Ban mobile phones in schools to boost learning – Readers’ Letters

Cameron Wylie is absolutely right in his view that mobile phones in schools are a huge impediment to learning (Scotsman, 12 August). I would go further and claim they are currently the greatest impediment to learning. View email online

Subscribe today Aug 14, 2021 Ban mobile phones in schools to boost learning – Readers’ Letters Cameron Wylie is absolutely right in his view that mobile phones in schools are a huge impediment to learning (Scotsman, 12 August). I would go further and claim they are currently the greatest impediment to learning. The SNP’s 100 days report card: Where has the party succeeded and failed? With 100 days gone since the Holyrood election on May 6, how far much has the Scottish Government achieved and has the SNP managed to follow through on its pledges? Best dog beds 2021: stylish, comfortable dog beds for all kinds of dogs, and every owner’s budget It can be a challenge buying your dog a bed they love - we’re here to help Promoted by The Scotsman Recommended How Scotland’s ‘breast-binding’ guidance may damage lives of young girls going through puberty – Susan Dalgety Most women have an ambivalent relationship with their breasts. Gillian Sturgeon, sister of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, arrested over incident at Ayrshire house Gillian Sturgeon, the younger sister of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, has been arrested following an incident at a house in Ayrshire, it has been reported. Magnificent historic castle set in 63 acre wooded estate and with its own authentic dungeon! Woodside Castle is a wonderful Category A Listed baronial country home located within a private estate of mixed use land and surrounded by beautiful North Ayrshire countryside, close to the town of Beith. Women’s Scottish Open: Kelsey MacDonald enjoys feeling ‘oomph’ back at events Kelsey MacDonald is enjoying feeling some “oomph” again at tournaments, even though her sterling performance so far in the Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open has only been witnessed by a small group of spectators at Dumbarnie Links. Women’s Scottish Open: Ariya Jutanugarn sitting pretty at Dumbarnie Links Ariya Jutanugarn stamped her personality on the opening round of the Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open before showing her class in the second circuit at Dumbarnie Links. Calum Hill climbs back into contention on European Tour in Cazoo Classic Calum Hill has wasted no time giving himself another opportunity to land a maiden European Tour win after reaching the halfway stage with the leaders in his sights in the Cazoo Classic. Hibs hero John Burridge on Covid battle and ending Alex Miller feud as he prepares for emotional return As you join us, John Burridge is sweeping his camera phone from left to right across his living room to provide a glimpse of the view he enjoys every day. Rolling rocks, white-washed buildings and, beyond them, a twinkling Indian Ocean combine to form a picture postcard vista. View more news

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