Union Criticizes Victorian Government's Digital Device Plans
The Victorian Government has announced plans to provide digital devices for all public primary school students by 2027, using existing supplies and budgets.
We know children born today are digital natives, but we want them to have a childhood as well, be out in the playground, be fostering those social relationships.
Education Minister Ben Carroll stated that the reforms are crucial in the digital age. The plans also include limiting screen time for students in Years 3-6 to 90 minutes a day and encouraging minimal device time for those in Prep to Year 2.
- Public primary schools will provide digital devices for all students by 2027.
- Screen time will be limited to 90 minutes a day for students in Years 3-6.
- Teachers will encourage minimal device time for students in Prep to Year 2.
The Australian Education Union's Victorian Branch criticized the plan, calling it "laughable" given the state of schools funding.
Author's summary: Union criticizes Vic Govt's digital device plans due to funding concerns.