Here’s an innovative way to get student buy-in for your cell phone policy, reduce distractions, and maximize class time.
Today you’re going to hear from Ashly Hilst, a secondary teacher at North Clackamas Christian School in Oregon City, Oregon. Ashly has taught high school English for 7 years in both public and private schools.
For the 2024 Summit for the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek, Ashly unveiled her innovative approach to managing cell phone use in the classroom, and it was so impactful I wanted to make sure more teachers had a chance to hear about it.
Her method focuses on conveying the message that "phones don't make good moments, people do," drawing from personal experiences to connect with students.
In this episode, you’ll learn from Ashly how to establish clear expectations and consequences for phone use while allowing flexibility and gentle reminders.
Discover for yourself how Ashly's approach reduces stress levels and enhances the teaching experience by promoting responsible phone habits in the classroom.
Get the transcript + free copy of Ashly’s slideshow here: https://truthforteachers.com/truth-for-teachers-podcast/how-to-get-true-student-buy-in-for-your-no-cellphone-policy/
It seems like every tech tool we use has now integrated generative artificial intelligence. Open a Google Doc, you’re prompted to use Gemini to help you write. Read a post on Facebook, Meta prompts you to “ask anything” via their AI. It’s powering our phones and our email, and the customer support chatbots on nearly every website when shopping online and even with utility companies.
AI is everywhere, and it’s designed to help save everyone time. So, why not let it help you in your role as a teacher, too?
I talked at length in episode 304 about the pros, cons, and drawbacks of AI, so if you’re worried about AI, please make sure you listen to that episode for the context.
In this episode, though, I want to show you possibilities. That’s my job. Your job is to decide what’s right for you and your classroom.
So let’s talk about possibilities.
Listen in for 5 easy ways I see currently for AI as a tool to automate teachers’ workloads:
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