Expanding Screen Bans in Education: Simple Solution, Complex Problem, A Smarter Path Forward
From K-12 Greatest Hits: Your shortcut to what works in education by BRN | BAM Radio Network
May 1, 2026 · 33 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the complexities surrounding screen bans in education, particularly in light of the LA Unified School District's decision to impose such a ban.
How could the second-largest school district in the nation believe its decision to ban screens was right when so many educators adamantly believe it’s wrong? How are school boards and educators looking at the same research and arriving at different conclusions? The discussion around screen use in schools has intensified, particularly with the LA Unified School District’s decision to impose a screen ban. But what does this mean for our students and their educational experience? In this conversation, we’ll unravel the rationale, the existing research on technology use in education, and how we can approach technology to enhance learning rather than hinder it. Dr.Punya Mishra (punyamishra.com) is Associate Dean of Scholarship and Innovation at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. He has an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, two Master’s degrees in Visual Communication and Mass Communications, and a Ph.D. in Educational psychology. He co-developed the TPACK framework, described as “the most significant advancement in technology integration in the past 25 years.” Dr. Caroline Fell Kurban is the advisor to the Rector at MEF University. She was…
People in this episode
Guests: Dr.Punya Mishra, Dr. Caroline Fell Kurban
Topics covered
- screen bans
- technology in education
- educational research
- school policy
- learning enhancement
Keywords
- screen use
- education technology
- educational psychology
- TPACK framework
- learning design
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LA Unified School District, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, MEF University, Center of Research and Best Practices for Learning and Teaching
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