We looked at all the recent evidence on mobile phone bans in schools – this is what we found
- Written by Marilyn Campbell, Professor, School of Early Childhood & Inclusive Education, Queensland University of Technology
Mobile phones are currently banned in all Australian state schools and many Catholic and independent schools around the country. This is part of a global trend over more than a decade to restrict phone use in schools.
Australian governments say banning mobile phones will reduce distractions in class, allow students to focus on learning, improve stud...





