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JOY Drive

5 May 2024

Phone bans in school – new study!

Education

Phone bans in school – new study!

Mobile phones are banned in all Australian state schools and many Catholic and independent schools. This is part of a global trend to restrict phone use in schools.  Does the ban deliver any benefits?

According to a new study on a smartphone ban in Norway’s schools the benefits are dramatic.

Guest:  Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne, The University of Melbourne

Presenter:  Warren Andrew

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