Seizing the Agenda | Does technology detract from learning?
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The document discusses whether technology detracts from learning. It references an international OECD study that found frequent use of school computers can impair learning. However, the same study also noted that foundational digital skills can and should be taught with technology. The document asks why some teachers and schools are opposed to mobile devices in the classroom, while others believe access to such technology is transforming student learning.
Seizing the Agenda | Does technology detract from learning?
- 1. Twitter | @WholeEducation #Seizingtheagenda Seizing the Agenda Does technology detract from learning? With… • Gavin Dykes • Sir Mark Grundy and Kirsty Tonks from Shireland Collegiate Academy • Caroline Jessey and students from Hove Park • Facilitated and introduced by David Crossley
- 2. Twitter | @WholeEducation #Seizingtheagenda Does technology detract from learning? Frequent use of school computers impairs learning, finds international OECD study……Autumn 2015 'Plato wanted to ban books from the classroom. Should we ban technology?’ Jim Knight TES September 2015
- 3. Does technology detract from learning? Yet the same study added…. • The foundation skills required in a digital environment can and should be taught. • Improve equity in education first – prioritise reading and maths over digital skills. • Teachers, parents and students should be alerted to the possible harmful aspects of internet use. • To improve the effectiveness of investments in technology, learn from experience – ie, learn how to best teach using the technology.
- 4. Twitter | @WholeEducation #Seizingtheagenda Does technology detract from learning? Why are some teachers (and schools) diametrically opposed to the idea of mobile devices in the classroom, while others believe that access to them is transforming their students' learning? Why are some teachers (and schools) diametrically opposed to the idea of mobile devices in the classroom, while others believe that access to them is transforming their students' learning?