On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti Is education technology actually helping students learn?
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Mar 6, 2025 Katie Akerage, a dedicated English teacher passionate about enhancing classic texts with tech, joins Antero Garcia, a Stanford professor advocating effective technology use in education, and Adam Fial, an expert in tech implementation in schools. Together, they explore whether the significant financial investments in educational technology truly enhance learning. They tackle the balance between digital tools and engaging teaching, the impact of post-pandemic tech shifts, and the disparities in access that affect student success.
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AI Writing Challenge
- Katie Akerage acknowledges the challenge of AI writing in education.
- Its rapid advancement poses a challenge for adaptation in education.
Persistent EdTech Challenges
- The conversation about ed tech, distraction, and student engagement has remained largely unchanged for 15 years.
- This highlights the persistent challenges in integrating technology effectively.
Invest in Teachers
- EdTech investments should prioritize teachers and relationship-building over software.
- Focus on supporting teachers, not replacing them with technology.