The original intention of using the jammer

Principal Steve Gray explained that the jammer was used because mobile phones constantly disrupted teaching order in the classroom. "This is an ongoing classroom management issue," Gray said in an interview with Canada AM TV. "There are always some students whose phones are confiscated because they use them in class." He believes that the school needs to find an effective way to ensure that students can concentrate on learning. signal jammer

The effect of the jammer and legal issues
However, the use of the jammer soon attracted the attention of students. They found that their mobile phones suddenly could not receive signals on campus and suspected that someone had installed a jammer. After investigation, the students found that the devices violated the Radio Communications Act. Under this law, the use of jamming devices is illegal and can be sentenced to up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine.

After students reported it, Steve Gray had to unplug the jammer. Although the experiment was short, it sparked widespread discussion about school management and laws and regulations.

Response from the education community
Mary-Lou Donnelly, president of the Canadian Teachers' Federation, said the fact that Principal Gray tried to use the jammer showed the severity of the problem of mobile phone use and the desperation of principals and administrators. "As an educator, this is a vexing thing. It's a real problem and it's a challenge to manage in schools," Donnelly told Canada AM.

She pointed out that although many students use their phones to communicate with friends, parents also want to be able to contact their children in emergencies. Therefore, schools need to ensure that parents understand the school's rules while educating their children on the correct use of mobile phones and other technological devices. cell phone jammer

Online safety and student behavior
Donnelly also emphasized that mobile phones are not just simple communication tools, they can also become tools for bad behaviors such as cyberbullying and cheating on exams. "It's not just as simple as receiving a call," she said. "From receiving a call to cheating, to taking pictures, to posting pictures on social media, this is really a big problem."

To meet these challenges, schools need to develop a comprehensive management strategy that includes both technical means and education and parental cooperation. By using these methods in combination, schools can effectively manage students' mobile phone usage without violating the law.