Sweden, previously known for widely adopting laptops and tablets in classrooms, is increasing investment in printed textbooks as concerns grow about how heavy screen use may affect children’s learning and concentration. Reporting from Stockholm describes classroom practices that reflect this wider change. At Bandhagen school, fourth-grade students read aloud from printed materials during part of a lesson, including reading from physical books they choose themselves. Students and parents cited issues associated with digital reading, including discomfort and reduced focus. One student interviewed by the outlet said she usually gets a headache when reading on devices and that she concentrates better when using physical books. While the shift indicates a broader reassessment of technology in education, the coverage does not present a single uniform rollback nationwide; instead, it describes a move toward balancing digital tools with paper-based materials. Overall, the sources say Sweden’s education authorities are responding to emerging worries about the impact of digital learning on students’ attention and wellbeing by expanding access to print resources.
Swedish schools shift back toward printed books amid concerns about screen effects
Sweden, previously known for widely adopting laptops and tablets in classrooms, is increasing investment in printed textbooks as concerns grow about how heavy screen use may affect children’s learning...
- Sweden is investing more in printed textbooks after earlier widespread use of classroom laptops and tablets.
- Multiple reports describe a move toward paper-based reading in parts of Swedish schools.
- In Stockholm, students at Bandhagen school read aloud from printed materials during lessons.
- Concerns cited include screen use affecting children’s learning and concentration.
- One student links digital reading to headaches and says she concentrates better with physical books.
Sweden, once seen as a global leader in bringing laptops and tablets into classrooms, is now investing heavily in printed textbooks amid growing concerns that extensive screen use may be hurting children's learning and concentration.
2 months agoSweden, once seen as a global leader in bringing laptops and tablets into classrooms, is now investing heavily in printed textbooks amid growing concerns that extensive screen use may be hurting children’s learning and concentration. At Bandhagen school in Stockholm, fourth-grade students read aloud from printed materials after spending part of the lesson reading books of their choice — a scene that reflects Sweden’s broader shift back toward paper-based learning. “When I read on devices, I usually get a headache,” said Emilia, who is in her teens. “I can concentrate better when I read physical books.” READ: Many teens find […]...Keep on reading: Swedish schools turn back to paper amid worries over digital impact
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