Students learn less when they use tech. So why do schools keep giving kids devices?

Many parents know they should limit kids’ screen time at home. Teachers, however, may not set those rules, and their absence ...
Phys.org

Students spend more time learning to write on paper than computers—does this need to change?

Writing using computers is a vital life skill. We are constantly texting, posting, blogging and emailing. This is a huge change for schools when it comes to teaching writing. For students, learning ...
The New York Times

How Much Screen Time Is Your Child Getting at School? We Asked 350 Teachers.

Devices really do help make learning more flexible, accessible and engaging. Christina Barreto Sixth grade, Yonkers, N.Y. Teachers are constantly competing with their Chromebooks for attention. Wesley ...
EdTech

Why Computer Science is the Foundation of AI Literacy

When I left the classroom 12 years ago, computer science was still treated like a niche pursuit, something for the few. Today, it’s the engine of change across every sector. In K–12 education, it is ...

5 MacBook features students will use daily

MacBook computers are a familiar sight in classrooms everywhere, for good reason. Here are five MacBook features that every ...
Yahoo

When should children use technology in school? Officials in Virginia Beach have an idea.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. VIRGINIA BEACH – The school board is considering a sharp limit to how much its youngest students use computers in the classroom.
Los Angeles Times

LAUSD to restrict student screen time after years of encouraging classroom use

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Los Angeles Unified is turning away from years of promoting classroom technology by placing restrictions on ...
The Conversation

Australian students spend more time learning to write on paper than computers – does this need to change?

Writing using computers is a vital life skill. We are constantly texting, posting, blogging and emailing. This is a huge change for schools when it comes to teaching writing. For students, learning ...