Mobile phones in the classroom – what does the research say?

In a recent Teacher article, two schools discussed their differing policies on mobile phone use during school hours. As Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs become more widespread, questions are being raised about the benefits of allowing students to actively use mobile phones as learning devices in school. Over the past decade, several studies have taken a closer look at student and educator perspectives on the issue. 

Teacher has now looked at a range of studies that have explored the positives and negatives of allowing mobile phones to be used in class - https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/articles/mobile-phones-in-the-classr…

The original Teacher article https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/articles/controlling-smartphone-use-…

 
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