School-Level Implementation of Regulation COG-RA, Personal Mobile Devices: Staff, Students, and Family Survey Results
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| Title: | School-Level Implementation of Regulation COG-RA, Personal Mobile Devices: Staff, Students, and Family Survey Results |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Nyambura Susan Maina, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Office of Shared Accountability |
| Source: | Montgomery County Public Schools. 2025. |
| Availability: | Montgomery County Public Schools. 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD 20850. Tel: 301-309-6277; Web site: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 50 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education Junior High Schools Middle Schools Secondary Education High Schools |
| Descriptors: | Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, School Policy, Guidelines, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Surveys, Use Studies |
| Geographic Terms: | Maryland |
| Abstract: | The study examined the implementation of Regulation COG-RA and local school personal mobile device (PMD) guidelines, focusing on awareness, supportive practices, and changes in the school community. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were gathered from staff, student, and family surveys, as well as document reviews, with special attention to ten "Away All Day" pilot schools. Common promising practices in the pilot schools included clear restrictions, graduated consequences, logistical planning, staff training, and multi-channel communication. Findings showed high levels of familiarity with school-level PMD guidelines among staff, families, and students, alignment with COG-RA expectations, and benefits such as increased student engagement, reduced distractions, and improved in-person interactions. Challenges included inconsistent enforcement, unclear rules for non-phone devices, uncertainty about consequences--especially among elementary staff and families--and student reliance on PMDs due to limitations of school-issued devices. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | ED675379 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The study examined the implementation of Regulation COG-RA and local school personal mobile device (PMD) guidelines, focusing on awareness, supportive practices, and changes in the school community. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were gathered from staff, student, and family surveys, as well as document reviews, with special attention to ten "Away All Day" pilot schools. Common promising practices in the pilot schools included clear restrictions, graduated consequences, logistical planning, staff training, and multi-channel communication. Findings showed high levels of familiarity with school-level PMD guidelines among staff, families, and students, alignment with COG-RA expectations, and benefits such as increased student engagement, reduced distractions, and improved in-person interactions. Challenges included inconsistent enforcement, unclear rules for non-phone devices, uncertainty about consequences--especially among elementary staff and families--and student reliance on PMDs due to limitations of school-issued devices. |
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