>If (according to the article) 97% of pupils are going to have a smartphone anyway, I can see the case for not having laptops for everyone in every class by def

>If (according to the article) 97% of pupils are going to have a smartphone anyway, I can see the case for not having laptops for everyone in every class by default. Especially when the assignments are probably something like "learn what you can about x country, you can use google earth on your phone if you have one." That's not really something where a phone is required, it just adds a little something.