[1] Brown then worked in the Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching at the University of Cape Town.
[3] Brown joined the faculty of the University of Canterbury, rising to full professor in 2024.
With Kathryn MacCallum, Brown is a co-leader of the University of Canterbury's Digital Futures Lab.
[5][6] Brown's research focuses on the role of technology in education, including phones and laptops.
[3][7] Brown argues that there is 'good' and 'bad' screentime and the focus should be less on limiting the amount and more about ensuring that children are actively engaged in learning.