The phone ban at Öldutún School, implemented in 2019, has been well-received by both students and parents according to headmaster Valdimar Víðisson. Although the ban’s direct impact on literacy and interest in reading has not been separately studied, the school has seen improved culture and decreased cyberbullying. Research by Kristján Ketill Stefánsson suggests that more screen time leads to reduced interest in reading among students. Öldutúnsskóli has taken a strict approach by banning phones during school hours for all grades. Overall, the ban has led to less phone usage, an enhanced school atmosphere, and increased student social interactions through activities like table tennis and chess.
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