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The Education Revolution: I wish they would just stop already!

14May

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Strange Days Indeed

01Apr

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I don't know when this is going to end. I hope it's sooner than later, but I suspect it is probably later rather than sooner. We need ...

Should kids be learning on screens?

27Aug

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There has been a big push in recent years to increase the availability of computers and tablets in schools. Now many primary schools i...

Why are video games addictive?

29Oct

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Quite simply they are designed to be addictive. There are literally millions of different games available. Video game designers have t...

We need to Disconnect to really Connect

25Sep

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Have you ever thought what it says when you place a phone down on a table or desk? It clearly says, “I’m not 100% at this meeting,...

Can you go back to a dumbphone?

09Sep

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Why should you consider switching to a dumbphone. You will have more time, be more efficient and more productive. I would recommend it...

Why teaching kids coding is a waste of time and money

02Sep

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There has been a big push in recent years to increase the availability of computers and tablets in schools. Now many primary schools i...

Smartphones at school

09Dec

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Many private schools in NSW are now banning smartphones during school hours and all the feedback I have heard is extremely positive. S...

An alternative to screens in the car that we can all enjoy

08Aug

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I was chatting with a parent at school pick-up the other day. She told me that she really enjoyed my presentation on ‘screen time fo...

Smart Phones are making us dumb!

05Aug

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At the beach recently I noticed a group of teenagers all sitting together. Every one of them was hunched over a mobile phone. I found ...

Teens are addicted to smart phones

05Aug

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There is now a phenomenon called 'Phantom Vibration Syndrome'. It occurs when someone regularly has their phone set to vibrate. They f...

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September 25, 2019

Dr Mark Williams Neuroscience Professor Author Speaker Facilitator

Published by Mark at September 25, 2019

We need to Disconnect to really Connect

Have you ever thought what it says when you place a phone down on a table or desk? It clearly says, “I’m not 100% at this meeting, gathering, dinner, lunch …… ".