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"Mobile phones are currently banned in all Australian state schools and many
Catholic and independent schools around the country. This is part of a global
trend over more than a decade to restrict phone use in schools.
Australian governments say banning mobile phones will reduce distractions in
class, allow students to focus on learning, improve student wellbeing and
reduce cyberbullying.
But previous research has shown there is little evidence on whether the bans
actually achieve these aims.
Many places that restricted phones in schools before Australia did have now
reversed their decisions. For example, several school districts in Canada
implemented outright bans then revoked them as they were too hard to maintain.
They now allow teachers to make decisions that suit their own classrooms.
A ban was similarly revoked in New York City, partly because bans made it
harder for parents to stay in contact with their children.
What does recent research say about phone bans in schools?"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
