CBE expert calls on proper use of smartphones, AI for children

DAR ES SALAAM: AN expert on academics, research and consultancy at the College of Business Education (CBE), Professor Robert Mashenene has called parents and caregivers for students at home, to teach their children how to properly use smartphones and artificial intelligence while at home.

Prof. Mashenene, who is the Deputy Rector for Academics, Research and Consultancy at CBE said it is well for parents to give their children smartphones but cautioned on proper use.

“It is well for parents and guardians to buy smartphones for their children but should set clear boundaries on use of those phones, open communication ,and guide them on proper use,’ he said.

Prof Mashenene made the call when officiating at the 26 th form four graduation ceremony at Green Acres Secondary School in Dar es Salaam.

He said students can use smartphones and AI to unlock personalized , interactive and self-directed learning experiences across various subjects and practical life skills.

He also expressed the need for the parents to learn about the cybercrime act by teaching them does and dots towards setting the legal and behavioral rules for the digital space.

Headteacher at Green Acres Secondary School Mr Jonathan Kasabila expressed the need for the parents and caregivers for students at home to organize and set a better time for their students to use smartphones.

‘Parents ought to organize and teach their children time-management on use of phones and AI, they should know when to give them phones and what to do about them,’ he said.