The device, once activated, will restrict a user’s access to certain selected apps – including social media – and can only be disabled by a user physically tapping their phone to it.
‘The Brick has really helped me with removing all distractions and allowing me to focus on my work, alongside showing me how long I can go without reaching for social media,’ said Ladies’ College head girl Issy Whitford.
The school’s students have been using the device to intentionally block social media during the school day, and some students have also chosen to refrain from unblocking their phones before heading home, continuing to restrict their access to certain apps into the evenings.
‘What has been most encouraging is how readily the students have engaged with the Brick.
‘They have taken ownership of it and used it in a way that works for them,’ said Ladies’ College head of Sixth Form Emma Clemens.
‘We all know how easy it is to pick up a phone without really thinking, particularly during a spare five minutes or when moving between tasks.
‘The Brick gives students a practical way to pause that habit and make a more deliberate choice about how they spend their time.’
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