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British politician calls on schools to reduce iPad usage in the classroom, claims it contributes to bullying

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<p>There’s always been somewhat of a debate (https://9to5mac.com/2015/10/24/ipad-pro-in-education/) regarding the effectiveness of technology in the classroom (https://9to5mac.com/2016/05/23/maine-schools-macbooks-for-ipads/), but a politician from the British Conservative Party is speaking out against the practice. Edward Timpson, the Minister for Children and Families, says that schools are allowing children to spend “too much” of their day on iPads, while also noting that excessive use of the devices can contribute to bullying…</p>
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