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New York teachers stunned to learn some students can’t read time on old clocks after phone ban comes into play (www.independent.co.uk)

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At least 31 states and the District of Columbia restrict cell phones in schools

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[–] Confused_Emus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Except we very much still use analogue clocks. They’re everywhere. Being able to read a clock when your cell phone isn’t handy is still a useful skill. And it’s not like it’s that hard to learn to read one. If you can’t figure out an analogue clock with a few minutes of instruction, well, you’ve got bigger issues.

[–] FreeBeard@slrpnk.net -1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Quick question: How much time have you spent the last 48 hours with no digital clock in reach?

[–] Confused_Emus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 5 months ago

I fail to see the relevance of the question. My personal experience isn't applicable to everyone else.

[–] sam@piefed.ca -1 points 5 months ago

Who still uses analogue clocks? I haven't seen one in ages other than on watches.