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Episode Synopsis
Jack Reed (University of Exeter) talks about the recent UK government push to ban mobile phones from schools in England. He fills us in on the motivations of UK politicians, why phone bans need to seen as a human rights issue, and the benefits of taking a postdigital approach to thinking about technology and education.Accompanying reference >>> Reed, J. & Dunn, C. (2024). Postdigital young people’s rights: a critical perspective on the UK government’s guidance to ban phones in England’s schools. Postdigital Science and Education 10.1007/s42438-024-00464-6
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