Chan Chun Sing: Banning devices in schools is a mistake – teaching purposeful use is the key to student success

JARA CARBALLO
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:10:09 +0000
Singapore News, Chan Chun Sing, mobile phone ban, tech usage in schools, Technology

SINGAPORE: The city-state’s Education Minister, Chan Chun Sing, has emphasized the nation’s more nuanced approach to device usage, in contrast to Australia’s recent law prohibiting social media access for children under 16. While Australia passed the law in late 2024, Singapore should focus on teaching children how to use devices responsibly rather than banning them …