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Back to basics: Australian schools to turn away from screens

SBS News Australia •
November 10, 2026 • 05:17 AM
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Australian schools are cutting classroom screen time. What's driving the shift, and what does it mean for students?

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After years of embracing technology, Australian schools are going back to basics.

Governments are introducing classroom screen-time limits amid concerns about learning, critical thinking and artificial intelligence. But could cutting back on devices help students learn, or risk leaving them behind in a digital world?

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