Pilot study finds lockable pouches help reduce smartphone use in schools

StudentNews newsroom brief · 2h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Smartphone use during the school day dropped significantly across eight Northern Ireland secondary schools. Teachers reported clear behavioral benefits, though pupil well-being showed little meaningful change. Implementation challenges eased as the pilot progressed.

Smartphone use during the school day dropped significantly across eight Northern Ireland secondary schools. Teachers reported clear behavioral benefits, though pupil well-being showed little meaningful change. Implementation challenges eased as the pilot progressed. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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