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After the disappointing PISA results, the government wants to ban phones and put more books and pencils back in the classroom. But a close reading of the lengthy report also suggests that using screens the right way can help students perform better.

The screen has been cast as the villain. But turning it off could make schools even worse

At Søndersøskolen in Værløse, mobile phones have been locked away for about two years. Computers, too, must be put away unless there is a specific purpose for using them in class. Foto: Miriam Dalsgaard
At Søndersøskolen in Værløse, mobile phones have been locked away for about two years. Computers, too, must be put away unless there is a specific purpose for using them in class. Foto: Miriam Dalsgaard

Efter de dårlige danske Pisa-resultater vil politikere gøre undervisningen mere analog.

Men Pisa-rapporten viser også, at elever, der bruger skærme til helt bestemte formål i undervisningen faktisk er dygtigere læsere. Også selv om de bruger skærmen mange timer hver dag.

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