Once upon a time, we were told that achieving educational equity involved bringing more technology into the classroom. Those and other ed tech promises never panned out. Perhaps it’s time to consider a larger technological divorce in classrooms that goes beyond just banning cellphones. Continue reading The Chromebook is Dead; Long Live the Chromebook?
Cell phones have long been the bane of educators. But Indiana legislators decided to do something about it in 2024, passing a cell phone ban during instructional time. Now, during the upcoming session, they may upgrade that to a full, bell-to-bell ban during school hours. Is this a good idea? We explore the broader impacts of bans on student academics and well-being. Continue reading The Growing Separation of Technology and Classroom in Indiana
