Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works Digital Delusion with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath
Dec 31, 2025
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and author of The Digital Delusion, discusses the impact of technology on learning and the importance of bridging the gap between research and teaching. He emphasizes that learning principles remain consistent across ages and reflects on how technology often falls short compared to traditional methods. Jared shares insights on building teacher-student relationships, critiques the pitfalls of educational technology, and advocates for teachers to leverage their expertise to enhance classroom learning.
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Australia Versus U.S. School Systems
- Jared contrasts Australia and the U.S.: Australia offers more unified K–12 curricula while the U.S. has wider variability.
- He prefers Australian K–12 but favors the U.S. for higher education flexibility.
How The Tech Narrative Took Hold
- Jared describes an echo chamber where tech and TED Talks convinced educators education was broken.
- That narrative led to rapid tech adoption without sufficient evidence it improved learning.
Use Learning Science As A Decision Filter
- Filter teaching decisions through learning science but keep teachers' pedagogical expertise central.
- Use knowledge of memory and attention to choose methods that align with your instructional goals.
