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The prevalence of college students’ smartphones is well known. Less known is how this ubiquitous communication device provides professors with unparalleled opportunities to improve the effectiveness ...

The research is increasingly clear: While smartphones are powerful tools, they are even more powerful distractions in school.

In my classes, when a student’s computer is not available, I find the smartphone to be a powerful portable research tool (PRT) — a useful tool for classroom learning. [Note: I’m not happy with the ...

Cell phones in classrooms—yes or no? Do you know how long it takes a child to refocus after being on their phone? With July cruising into its last week, the start of the school year rapidly approaches ...

UNESCO—the United Nations’ education, science and culture arm—called for a ban on the use of smartphones in classrooms Wednesday, warning they can disrupt learning activity in its annual Global ...

Smartphone addiction is a major problem in our society. Many of us are constantly checking our phones, even when we should be focusing on other things. This is especially true for children and ...

Today’s first day back in school for New York City public school kids is always a happy one to see friends again and a sad one to be leaving behind summer break, but today’s first day is the first day ...