A Return to the art of conversation
Dr. Phil McRae (2024)
Smartphones, ed-tech and AI have changed the way children learn.
Classrooms play a critical role in children’s intellectual, social and emotional development. They are spaces where children engage with teachers and peers, develop essential skills and learn how to communicate and collaborate in real-world settings.
But what happens when technology disrupts this safe learning space? Excessive screen use, digital distractions and technology-driven lessons can interfere with healthy child development.
The resources on this website are designed to support educators in navigating the impact of technology in the classroom. Together, we can reclaim the classroom as a place of meaningful learning and support children’s developmental needs.
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Resources with suggested day-to-day actions that help educators preserve children’s humanity in the digital age
Screen Break – School Implementation Guide
Rajender Singh and Andre Cote for the Dais (2025)
What are the benefits of smartphone-free schools?
Smartphone Free Childhood UK
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