- By Ritesh Kumar
- Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:15 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Directorate of Education (DoE) in Delhi has released a new directive advising teachers to avoid using mobile phones during instructional activities, including in classrooms, laboratories, and libraries. Instead, teachers are encouraged to utilise available smart boards, projectors, and K-Yan devices to enhance the learning experience.
In a circular detailing these guidelines, the DoE emphasised the importance of fostering a more interactive and engaging environment. Teachers are specifically instructed not to use mobile phones during teaching hours, even during arrangement periods when substitute teaching is necessary due to a regular teacher's absence.
"Teachers and other staff are refrained from using mobile phones during the teaching-learning activities, i.e., in classrooms, laboratories, and library, etc., including arrangement periods," the circular reads.
The circular also highlighted the advantages of using K-Yan, a multifunctional smart classroom tool that integrates various technologies to support modern teaching methods.
Previously, in 2023, the Directorate of Education (DoE) implemented a ban on mobile phones for students in both Delhi government and private school classrooms. This directive also extended to teachers and staff, who were urged to refrain from using mobile devices in areas designated for educational activities, including classrooms, playgrounds, laboratories, and libraries.
