Wi-Fi backlash: Councils urge caution on networks in schools
Labour and Liberal Democrat councillors issue call for embargo in response to parents' concerns over children's exposure to radiation in the classroom
By Geoffrey Lean, Environment Editor
Published: 15 July 2007
Local councillors are pressing for the suspension of the use of Wi-Fi in schools, in the first official revolt in Britain against the widespread use of the technology in the classroom.
The powerful overview and scrutiny committee (OSC) of Haringey council in London resolved this month that there should be "a precautionary approach" to Wi-Fi because of concerns about risks to the health of children and teachers.
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https://education.independent.co.uk/news/article2771019.ece
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Statements on wireless computer networks (wi-fi)
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By Geoffrey Lean, Environment Editor
Published: 15 July 2007
Local councillors are pressing for the suspension of the use of Wi-Fi in schools, in the first official revolt in Britain against the widespread use of the technology in the classroom.
The powerful overview and scrutiny committee (OSC) of Haringey council in London resolved this month that there should be "a precautionary approach" to Wi-Fi because of concerns about risks to the health of children and teachers.
Read More...
https://education.independent.co.uk/news/article2771019.ece
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Statements on wireless computer networks (wi-fi)
https://www.pat.org.uk/index.cfm/page/_sections.contentdetail.cfm/navid/126/parentid/0/id/278/_sa/17
Peter
w-a-r-t
https://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=Wi-Fi
https://omega.twoday.net/search?q=Wi-Fi
https://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=Geoffrey+Lean
https://omega.twoday.net/search?q=Geoffrey+Lean
rudkla - 15. Jul, 15:11
