The document discusses whether technology detracts from learning. It references an international OECD study that found frequent use of school computers can impair learning. However, the same study also noted that foundational digital skills can and should be taught with technology. The document asks why some teachers and schools are opposed to mobile devices in the classroom, while others believe access to such technology is transforming student learning.

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#Seizingtheagenda
Seizing the Agenda
Does technology detract from
learning?
With…
• Gavin Dykes
• Sir Mark Grundy and Kirsty Tonks from Shireland Collegiate
Academy
• Caroline Jessey and students from Hove Park
• Facilitated and introduced by David Crossley

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#Seizingtheagenda
Does technology detract from
learning?
Frequent use of school computers impairs learning,
finds international OECD study……Autumn 2015
'Plato wanted to ban books from the classroom.
Should we ban technology?’ Jim Knight
TES September 2015

3. Does technology detract from
learning?
Yet the same study added….
• The foundation skills required in a digital environment can and
should be taught.
• Improve equity in education first – prioritise reading and maths over
digital skills.
• Teachers, parents and students should be alerted to the possible
harmful aspects of internet use.
• To improve the effectiveness of investments in technology, learn
from experience – ie, learn how to best teach using the technology.

4. Twitter | @WholeEducation
#Seizingtheagenda
Does technology detract from
learning?
Why are some teachers (and
schools) diametrically
opposed to the idea of
mobile devices in the
classroom, while others
believe that access to them
is transforming their
students' learning?
Why are some teachers (and
schools) diametrically opposed
to the idea of mobile devices in
the classroom, while others
believe that access to them is
transforming their students'
learning?