This MIT Technology Review piece by Natalie Wexler titled How classroom technology is holding students back discussed how technology fails to help students in learning. As an educator who uses technology extensively for learning, I disagree with the view of the piece and I wish to discuss the view of the author. In a first grade classroom I visited a few years ago, most of the six-year olds were using iPads or computer. They were working independently on math problems supposedly geared to their ability, while the teacher worked separately with a small group. Six year olds are students who…
Supporting learning with technology