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In its place, is the reality that technology is a force in education, and we all need to be vigilant about when, where, and how it's used. Is there any empiric
by spindritf 13y ago
In its place, is the reality that technology is a force in education, and we all need to be vigilant about when, where, and how it's used.
Is there any empirical proof that (computer) technology actually improves learning? That kids who used laptops/tablets achieve higher levels of proficiency in maths, reading, writing... than pupils who went to school with blackboard, pen and paper? Or show bigger improvement? By any measure.
- drcube 13y agoThey learn more about computers by using them. That was, I thought, the point. This whole "teach math, science, history, literature, etc. -- but better because COMPUTERS" crap was always overblown, in my opinion. I supported OLPC because I never thought it was about that. It was about bringing technology to children around the world and seeing what they could do with it. Maybe they had to shift their focus to get governments and teachers on board?