No nationwide mobile phone bans: Minister of Education relies on media literacy!

No nationwide mobile phone bans: Minister of Education relies on media literacy!

In an exciting meeting of the Ministry Ministers' Conference in Klütz, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the topic of mobile phone ensures lively discussions in everyday school life. The president of the conference, Simone Oldenburg , a nationwide ban on cell phones rejects at schools. "Why should we force ourselves uniform regulations if every federal state has its own needs?" Asked and added that media literacy was indispensable in social networks.

While Oldenburg indicates the importance of media literacy, her counterpart, Influence of the parents into play. These should not only be responsible for the use of smartphones outside of school, but also actively participate in the media education of their children. "We have to protect young people, but also promote their leisure activities on the net," said Prien. It is clear that a defined frame is required for handling cell phones to preserve children from the dangers on the Internet.

Another central point of the meeting was the digital pact 2.0, which is a joint initiative by the federal and state governments. As part of this pact, 2.5 billion euros are to be invested over the next six years to improve the digital infrastructure in schools. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research emphasizes that the focus is on the expansion of the digital infrastructure and the further training of the teachers.

Oldenburg and Prien demand that negotiations to the digital pact are quickly completed in order to optimally equip the schools. "The first digital pact expired in May 2024, now we have to set the course for the future," said Prien. It is expected that the first results of an upcoming expert commission on the subject of media use will be available in the middle of next year. This expert commission is intended to develop scientific foundations for dealing with social media and the composition is announced until the summer break.

focus on memorial work

Another important aspect of the ministerial conference was the memorial work. Prien emphasized the need to anchor topics such as empathy and historical awareness in class. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, it is planned to make January 27th for the upper classes as a day of memorial. "It is important that our young people understand history and develop empathy that is necessary for peaceful coexistence," says Oldenburg.

The discussions in Klütz make it clear that education policy in Germany is experiencing an exciting phase. The balance between technological developments and humanity in class will continue to be the focus. The parents, teachers and especially the students must be closely integrated into this process.