Concerns are raised that excessive screen time can harm students' sound development in academic achievement.
According to OECD research, Australian students spend more time online than the OECD average, and the figure of screen use is increasing over time.
Research indicates that screen time may have a negative impact especially on the literacy learning of students.
In this social climate, WA and Victoria introduced a mobile phone ban policy in all public schools from next year.
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