Much of Europe has introduced increasingly strict rules on mobile phones in schools, with studies – and even TV shows – showing the worrying effects of too much screentime, especially at a time when our children should be focused.
Author Archives: Phone Locker
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Navigating the mobile phone ban in UK schools sparks debate over student focus and technology’s role in education; what are the potential consequences?
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There is some contention across Europe on the approach to banning mobile phones and smart devices from the classroom. We take a look at what’s causing people to stay on the fence. Back in 2021, Australia’s Queensland began rolling out mobile phones bans in schools, followed in 2023 by South Australia and New South Wales. […]
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Following a ban in French-speaking schools in Germany, from the start of the 2025 school year, the use of smartphones, smart watches and other connected devices will be banned in all primary and secondary schools in Belgium’s German-speaking community too. We recently covered the news that Belgium were implementing a complete ban on mobile phones […]
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UK television news channel GB News recently covered how nightclubs in Berlin have led the charge to go phone-free, in the spirit of creating a better atmosphere with partygoers more ‘in the moment.’
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Channel 4’s new documentary SWIPED has taken the country by storm as it investigates young people’s relationships with technology and conducts experiments to try and grasp how much these devices are really endangering our children.
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A new nightclub in Manchester is set to pave the way for the rest of the city’s clubbing scene with ones of its house rules: no phones allowed. Amber Club is adopting the same policy as famous London nightclub Fabric, which has had the same rule since 2021. Further afield, phone bans are common in […]
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Mobile phone policies in Croatian schools vary greatly, with many institutions opting for complete bans to mitigate distractions. Teachers, especially in specialized subjects, notably support stricter mobile regulations. While mobile phones can enhance digital literacy and student engagement through access to resources, they also pose considerable distractions. Student opinions on bans differ by age, with older students more resistant. Comparative European measures, […]
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Dec
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An uprise in ‘gym-fluencers’ in recent years, together with more sinister filming within gyms and locker rooms has caused a lot of debate. So, the question is, should phones be banned at the gym? Today, it’s common to see phones propped up on machines, or balanced against walls where gym-goers are filming […]
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Norwegian schools have implemented structured phone restrictions to improve student engagement and reduce distractions. Recommendations from the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training advocate for regulation of mobile phone and smartwatch use, especially during lessons and breaks in primary and secondary schools. Currently, over 96% of primary and junior high schools and 64% of secondary schools have such restrictions. These […]
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