Limiting Gadget Use in Schools Anticipated to Enhance Interplay and Studying Habits

Jakarta Education Agency Head Nahdiana has urged college students to make use of break instances and free intervals at college to work together straight with their friends, following the issuance of a round limiting gadget use on college grounds.

To revive social interplay amongst college students

She mentioned the coverage goals to revive social interplay amongst college students, which has declined on account of elevated gadget use.

Legislator Supports Restricting Social Media Access for Students

“Break time can be used to chat with friends. Students are also encouraged to read before class, then share stories about the books they’ve read,” Nahdiana mentioned on Friday (4/24).

She hopes the restriction is not going to solely enhance social interplay but additionally increase college students’ curiosity in studying.

Jakarta Council Commission E Chair Subki additionally backed the coverage, saying restrictions on gadget use ought to prolong to the house surroundings.

“If gadget use is already limited at school, it should not continue unchecked at home,” he mentioned.

He confused that household help is essential to the coverage’s success. Without parental involvement, school-level measures wouldn’t be efficient.

“Parents play a key role. If it is applied at school but not at home, it will not be effective,” he added.

He additionally expressed hope that the coverage would shield college students from publicity to dangerous content material, together with materials that might result in radicalization.

The coverage is ready out in Circular No. e-0001/SE/2026 issued by the Jakarta Education Agency, limiting gadget use in faculties.

Under the coverage, cell phones and tablets have to be switched off and saved in designated areas throughout class hours, apart from studying functions. Schools should additionally present a contact level for fogeys in case of emergencies.