Advertisement

The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Should IPads Be Allowed In Schools?

Parents of pupils attending Ratoath College are kiocking back against the replacement of bookd with...
Catherine Gallagher
Catherine Gallagher

6:17 PM - 31 May 2019



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Should IPads Be Allowed In Schools?

Catherine Gallagher
Catherine Gallagher

6:17 PM - 31 May 2019

Listen to this episode



Parents of pupils attending Ratoath College are kiocking back against the replacement of bookd with iPads. Parents are concerned that students are spending too much time looking at screens and not using the iPads for schoolwork only.

The policy has been in place since 2014, according to Nicola Kearns who is a parent of a third-year student in the school.

"There is absolutely to say that being on an iPad only, replacing your digital or your printed texts is of any benefit to your academic performance," says Kearns.

Nick Killian, member of Ratoath College Board of Management and psychotherapist Stella O'Malley also speak to Matt on the matter.


Read more about

Ipads Matt Cooper The Last Word

Related Podcasts

Catherine Bohart On Why She Mi...

00:06:52

Catherine Bohart On Why She Might Be Too Honest In Her Comedy

Dave Moore

00:06:52


Gift Grub: Eamon Dunphy Gets O...

00:05:36

Gift Grub: Eamon Dunphy Gets On Board With World Cup Hydration Breaks

The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

00:05:36


The Last Word On Music: Best W...

00:23:25

The Last Word On Music: Best World Cup Anthems

The Last Word With Matt Cooper

00:23:25


The Last Word On The US: US-Ir...

00:22:08

The Last Word On The US: US-Iran Reach Deal But What Exactly Did Trump Gain In This War?

The Last Word With Matt Cooper

00:22:08