ACT schools may soon cut classroom screen time like NSW and Victoria
The ACT Education Directorate is updating its student technology policy. New rules will take effect in 2027.
The ACT is looking at how much time students spend on screens at school. NSW and Victoria have set stricter limits.
From Term 1, 2027, NSW public schools will allow Kindergarten to Year 2 students only 15 minutes a day on laptops, tablets or desktop computers. Victoria limits Years 3 to 6 to 90 minutes a day from January 2027.
The ACT is asking stakeholders about its new Acceptable Use of ICT policy. Changes will begin in 2027.
Federal Education Minister Jason Clare called for a digital detox after recent PISA test results showed Australia's worst performance ever. More screen time is linked to lower results.
The ACT has spent a lot on digital tools, providing free Chromebooks as an equity move.
- 15 minutes per day
- NSW limit (K-2)
- 90 minutes per day
- Victoria limit (Yr 3-6)
- 2027
- Implementation year
- 12 October
- Feedback deadline
Why it mattersGrowing evidence shows that heavy classroom screen time leads to lower literacy and numeracy results. This is pushing Australian schools to rethink how they use technology.
AustraliaACT students may face reduced screen time in classrooms from 2027 if the government adopts limits similar to NSW and Victoria.
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