From next month, secondary school pupils in the Netherlands will no longer be able to use their phones in the classroom.
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00:00 From next month, secondary school pupils in the Netherlands will no longer be able to
00:07 use their phones in the classroom. The ban, which comes into force January 2024, will
00:14 not only prohibit mobile phones, but also iPads, smart watches and similar devices.
00:20 The ban is not universally popular, as many say technology can be an aid in the classroom.
00:25 But the government hopes the rule will improve concentration levels and overall marks in
00:30 schools.
00:30 I also missed it that day.
00:32 (whooshing)