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Australian classrooms are getting a ‘digital detox’ – what does this mean for schools and students?

The Conversation / 05 November 2026 / 58m ago
Australian classrooms are getting a ‘digital detox’ – what does this mean for schools and students?
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Education Minister Jason Clare says he doesn’t want to ‘burn the iPads’. But he does want to see less tech use in classrooms.
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