Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on October 17, 2022 3:27 am Add to Favorites J.J. Nolt Reps: 101 Smart Watch The school has a strict no-phone policy within the classroom, and more than half of the students have an array of smartwatches, what should I do about this?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted October 17, 2022 6:44 pm uJaveB Reps: 50 You should allow the students to still wear their watches, but make sure the volume and all notification sounds are off. Have clear standards as to what you expect the usage of the watches to be in the room. If a student abuses the technology, speak with them individually and contact parents about the abuse of the technology in the classroom. If the problem continues, bring it up with your administration. But this matter should be handled in class first before bringing anyone else in Votes: +7 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 I agree with still having them, just having notifications turned off.   Posted on: November 21, 2022 8:28 am Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted October 17, 2022 3:52 pm abazaN Reps: 101 I think you should allow the students to have the watches on in class because they can serve other purposes but if you see them abusing the privilege and texting or speaking into them, then they receive a warning, if it continues they need to be put away and not brought to school again. Votes: +5 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted November 3, 2022 6:02 pm aveSar Reps: 202 I think smart watches are okay if they students are using them correctly. If you notice them always looking at it or on it them contacting parents will help and then removing it from the student. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted February 20, 2023 9:29 pm Caitlin Ferland Reps: 101 What does the district say about smart watches? They should have a policy in tact for smart devices as well/. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution puRyMe Reps: 101 I agree that the school definitely has a policy on this.   Posted on: July 19, 2023 5:34 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted February 27, 2023 3:39 am atyraQ Reps: 203 If said smartwatches are not posing as a distraction I do think there is a need to do anything other than ask administration about the policy. But if there is constant noise, distraction from class, and cheating with these watches I would treat it just as a cellphone policy. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted November 11, 2022 5:27 am HasuXa Reps: 102 Just keep a close eye on it. They can access a lot without pushing any buttons so make your expectations clear. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution puRyMe Reps: 101 It is definitely a great idea to set expectations.   Posted on: July 19, 2023 5:34 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted November 12, 2022 10:49 pm uHuGuh Reps: 101 It greatly depends on their age. I believe if they are responsible with the watch and respect the rules during school, then they should be allowed to wear it. There should be a personal record that the student signs off on that gives them warnings. After three maybe it is time to contact parents asking them to help on the home end. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 8 Posted November 28, 2022 9:08 pm yTasyn Reps: 41 If having a watch is a policy that is allowed in your school you should also allow it in your classroom. However if students continuously abuse this right by using their watch in ways they shouldn't as a teach you can take that right way Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 9 Posted February 20, 2023 4:46 pm Aysiah Pagan Reps: 202 I think since it is their own personal device, there is not much to do except lay down rules that they would have to follow if they abuse the fact that they have their watch. When I was in school, I had my watch on but never had my phone with me. I would get messages throughout the day and found the best thing to do to prevent me from checking my watch was to turn off my phone when I was in the class. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 10 Posted February 24, 2023 9:46 pm nySyne Reps: 200 You should get in contact with the administration to update the policy to include smart watches. This is the only real way to solve this issue on a school-wide scale, as trying to fix a school-wide issue in just your class is nearly impossible. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 11 Posted February 26, 2023 12:50 pm yHyZuL Reps: 101 I would make a rule where during class these are not to be used. If an emergency comes up obviously that is different. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 12 Posted February 26, 2023 4:30 pm deXaTa Reps: 101 Watches are not nearly as distracting as smart phones are. The use of smart watches should be towards emergencies and such, so make that clear. Give them the right to use their smart watch, but make it clear that after a number of times, their rights will be revoked. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 13 Posted February 26, 2023 9:57 pm muWyZy Reps: 200 If it's a cause for concern you can contact parents about the watches. If the watches are a minimal disruption/distraction, then you could implement a classroom rule for them to be silenced or put away entirely during things like tests (or even class entirely). Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution puRyMe Reps: 101 This is a great idea to contact parents.   Posted on: July 19, 2023 5:36 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 14 Posted March 12, 2023 11:14 am yDapem Reps: 200 The students are wearing smart watches. Speak to a school administrator in regards to if they have a policy. If they do not, then the students are following directions. You can tell the students to not let the watches be distractors. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 15 Posted March 31, 2023 11:22 pm maveSy Reps: 100 As long as they are not a distraction, I think they should still be able to keep them. Smart watches can be great for safety such as needing to get a hold of someone quickly in an emergency or being able to stay informed on anything that might be going on at home. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 16 Posted October 4, 2023 8:14 pm TumuWu Reps: 103 When I was in high school our teachers would have students put their phones in a bin in the front of the classroom but many students would have smartwatches and still text from them. I would say if they have a smart watch you can also take it during the class period. This is for many reasons, on those watches they can text, look up answers, and use calculators. So not only is it about morals and respect for the teachers, it's also about not cheating as well. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 17 Posted October 5, 2023 2:15 am evyDuB Reps: 101 My school has a similar rule. As long as the phones are put away, the watches should not be getting any notifications, so it shouldn't be a problem. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 18 Posted October 6, 2023 5:48 pm Morgan Lemler Reps: 100 Ask them to not wear them in class. Perhaps send a note home that they are not to wear them in class. Students will try to tell you it "can't text" or something like that, but you cannot believe them. Smartwatches are just as distracting as phones. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 19 Posted October 8, 2023 6:26 pm Qavysy Reps: 101 I would make a rule that they are in airplane and silent modes in the classroom. That way they are essentially just and no longer a distraction. I would have a consequence for them if they break the rule, and enforce that consequence. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 20 Posted October 8, 2023 11:28 pm veVuDy Reps: 103 there should be no reason to simple take them away unless during a test. I would have rules and regulation for their use during class, like keeping the volume and notifications lowered and silent during class. if this fails and the students do not follow these rules remember to have these rules send to and signed by parents before taking any further action or confiscating the watches as due to their cost parents may not feel comfortably with you taking them during class. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 21 Posted October 18, 2022 2:55 pm bepaRu Reps: 204 Tell the students about the policy in school and explicitly explain that they can bring their smart watches but to not use them in class, as it is like a phone and as such will be treated as such Votes: +0 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 22 Posted November 7, 2022 10:38 am ajeHus Reps: 271 It depends on the grade level you are working with and how mature they can be. With older students who can better self-regulate it should be okay to allow them to wear the watch as long as they meet any expectations or rules. For younger students I would suggest working with parents to see if it is necessary for the student to have the watch and determining possible solutions based on this information. Votes: +0 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Morgan Lemler Reps: 100 This is a great idea and I feel that this would work.   Posted on: October 6, 2023 5:48 pm Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.