The article examines Jared Cooney Horvath’s viral claims that educational technology harms student learning, scrutinizing the supporting evidence. It discusses studies on screen use in classrooms and whether they conclusively show negative impacts. The piece features examples from schools like Noel Community Arts School in Denver where laptops are used for projects.
Key Points
- Horvath argues ed-tech disrupts learning based on cognitive science.
- Article reviews evidence, finding some studies support limits but others are inconclusive.
- Highlights real-world school implementations and ongoing debates on tech’s role.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This critique empowers parents to advocate for low-tech educational options through school choice mechanisms like vouchers and charters, promoting freedom from potential government-mandated tech overreach in public schools.
Source: A viral case against screens in schools is winning converts. Does the evidence hold up?
