The National Party wants a blanket ban on cellphones in school. But international research suggests improving student engagement is complex, and such a policy might even be counterproductive.
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The 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report proposed restrictions on the use of technology in the classroom.
The deaths of six Amazon employees at a factory hit by a tornado raises concerns over prohibitions on cellphones for workers.
While many parents believe equipping their young child with a cellphone is a matter of safety, research shows the practice comes with certain risks.
Should certain places, such as national parks and wilderness areas, be off-limits to cellphones and Wi-Fi?
As summer vacations approach, it’s worth recalling the value of disconnecting and perils of multitasking in our digitally distracted lifestyles.
Researchers have found that allowing use of mobile phones in schools harms low-achieving and low-income students the most.
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