The EdTech Backlash: Schools Rethink Device Dependency
Will the pushback against school devices last, and will we learn the right lessons from it? The post Ed “Techlash” Is in Full Swing appeared first on Education Next .
A major cultural shift is underway as schools question the value and impact of technology in classrooms, with evidence emerging about potential negative effects on student engagement and learning outcomes. This reflects broader concerns about device distraction, cost-benefit analysis, and the appropriate role of EdTech in education.
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