Australia’s classroom disruption among worst in world, prompting calls for ‘digital detox’
A new global report indicates that Australian students are falling behind in literacy and numeracy, with classroom disruption cited as a major factor. The findings have sparked calls for a 'digital detox' in schools to address declining performance.
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The decline in educational outcomes raises questions about the effectiveness of current teaching methods and the impact of technology in the classroom.
Australia is among 58% of countries that have banned smartphones in schools, indicating other tools, such as laptops and tablets, are causing distractions. Australia is among 58% of countries that have banned smartphones in schools, indicating other tools, such as laptops and tablets, are causing distractions. Australian education Australia’s classroom disruption among worst in world, prompting calls for ‘digital detox’ Public school students are the equivalent of two and a half years behind their independent peers, as global report shows decline in reading and maths
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Public school students are more than two years behind their independent counterparts and Australia’s classroom disruption remains among the worst in the world, a global report has found.
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