HEALTH FEAR OVER PLANS TO LET PUPILS USE MOBILE PHONES IN LESSONS
Sunday November 8,2009
By Lucy Johnston
CHILDREN are being encouraged to use mobile phones in school despite dire warnings from health chiefs.
Becta, a government advisory group set up to promote technology in schools, has published a study recommending a “gradual adoption” of mobiles until their use is “as natural as any other technology” employed in lessons.
The study flies in the face of Department of Health advice and the Government’s own expert report on mobile phones produced by Sir William Stewart, which concluded that “the use of mobile phones by children should be minimised,” due to potential health risks.
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http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/138910/Health-fear-over-plans-to-let-pupils-use-mobile-phones-in-lessons
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Parents concerned by school wi-fi
More than 40 parents have signed a petition against the installation of a wi-fi internet connection at a Merseyside primary school.
They fear radiation emitted from the system could leave pupils at Woodlands primary in Formby with a range of conditions, including brain problems.
School head Simon Grilli told parents the wi-fi would be set up next week.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/merseyside/8318544.stm
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=Wi-Fi
http://omega.twoday.net/search?q=Wi-Fi
By Lucy Johnston
CHILDREN are being encouraged to use mobile phones in school despite dire warnings from health chiefs.
Becta, a government advisory group set up to promote technology in schools, has published a study recommending a “gradual adoption” of mobiles until their use is “as natural as any other technology” employed in lessons.
The study flies in the face of Department of Health advice and the Government’s own expert report on mobile phones produced by Sir William Stewart, which concluded that “the use of mobile phones by children should be minimised,” due to potential health risks.
Read More...
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/138910/Health-fear-over-plans-to-let-pupils-use-mobile-phones-in-lessons
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Parents concerned by school wi-fi
More than 40 parents have signed a petition against the installation of a wi-fi internet connection at a Merseyside primary school.
They fear radiation emitted from the system could leave pupils at Woodlands primary in Formby with a range of conditions, including brain problems.
School head Simon Grilli told parents the wi-fi would be set up next week.
Read More...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/merseyside/8318544.stm
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=Wi-Fi
http://omega.twoday.net/search?q=Wi-Fi
rudkla - 8. Nov, 22:21
