Comment by Grimburger

> but the overwhelming impact has been positive

You definitely need a source for that comment given that it only just happened.

Smartphones are neutral pieces of technology. It can create the next Einstein or radicalise the next terrorist, the 1's and 0's don't mind.

Why not ban them at universities also? Are these kids suddenly protected the moment they leave high school?

Like your opinion I have my own, and banning smartphones in Australian high schools will turn out to be overwhelmingly negative for outcomes. I predict it will be reversed and looked back upon as a failure.

Khan academy taught me more than dozens of different teachers. Kids are now blocked from accessing it for their entire time at school and when they would be most intruiged to learn.

Just like terrible having internet, Australians seem intent on being left behind in a hypercompetitive world.