Smartphones are undoubtedly a distraction to learning. We should keep an open mind about the school ban and give teachers and students time to see what works.
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Our study suggests the evidence for banning mobile phones in schools is weak when you look at the impact on academic results, student wellbeing and cyberbullying.
Federal Education Minister Jason Clare says he wants a national approach to mobile phone bans in Australian schools.
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Associate Professor in Education, The University of Queensland
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Professor, School of Early Childhood & Inclusive Education, Queensland University of Technology
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Researcher: Digital Literacy and Digital Wellbeing, Western Sydney University
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Lecturer in Critical Media Literacies, Auckland University of Technology
