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European Commission webinar on smartphones at school: Separating myths from evidence

This webinar offers a balanced, evidence-based look at the ongoing debate surrounding smartphone presence in schools. Drawing on recent research, we will examine both the potential benefits, and the challenges associated with smartphones in educational settings.

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Starting on: 12.06.2025
Starting at: 04:00 PM (Europe/Brussels)
Duration: 1 hour

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Description

Key topics will include—among others— digital wellbeing, time displacement, distraction, and (a loss of) concentration. By separating common assumptions from empirical findings, we will explore practical ways to address concerns without overlooking the potential value smartphones can offer.


 

The content of this webinar reflects the views only of the authors. The European Commission does not endorse any views, opinions or advice expressed by the speakers/presenters of this webinar.

About the speakers

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Marijn Martens

Marijn Martens is a postdoctoral researcher at the imec research group for Media, Innovation and Communication Technologies (imec-mict-UGent). He obtained a bachelor’s degree to teach Physics and Mathematics in secondary education (Artevelde University College, 2015), a master’s degree in Communication Sciences with a specialisation in New Media and Society (Ghent University, 2017), and a doctoral degree in Communication Sciences (Ghent University, 2023). He currently coordinates the research project “Disconnect-to-Connect”, a project focusing on the impact of smartphone (dis)connection on individuals and our society as a whole. Apart from smartphone (dis)connection, his expertise lies in the societal impact of algorithms and AI.

Additional information

  • Language:
    English
  • Target audience:
    Teacher
    Head Teacher / Principal
    Teacher Educator
  • Target audience country:
  • Target audience ISCED:
    Primary education (ISCED 1)
    Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
    Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)