Phone Bans Boost Learning, Engagement in Indian Classrooms

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

In this Policy Article, Alp Sungu and colleagues report on a large-scale randomized controlled trial evaluating the impacts of classroom phone restrictions on student outcomes in India. The findings show that restricting phone use can support learning, particularly among lower-performing students. Amidst growing concerns about smartphones' effects on learning, mental health, and peer relationships

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