💻 Despite the hype around digital technology in education, its classroom use remains limited, even in the wealthiest countries. Internet connectivity has increased globally, and many schools are now equipped with digital tools. Yet, both students and teachers often underutilize these resources in daily lessons. For example, only about 10% of 15-year-olds spend more than an hour per week using digital devices in maths and science classes, even where internet access is high. Research shows that while educational technology is available, its integration into teaching practices is lacking. Many #EdTech products focus on self-learning and exam preparation, not classroom interaction. In low- and middle-income countries, most personalized learning solutions serve as supplemental tools, not primary teaching aids. AI in education is progressing slowly, with few countries actively incorporating it into teaching. Most #AI strategies emphasize developing expertise over direct classroom use. So, the impact of technology on #education remains uneven and incremental. As we move forward, it is essential to ensure #TechOnOurTerms in education. Prioritizing foundational needs — classrooms, teachers, and textbooks — is crucial before heavily investing in technology. Governments should make informed choices, ensuring technology serves clear objectives and benefits students without causing harm. ➡️ Explore how in the #WorldEducationBlog: https://bit.ly/4ddbTvJ #2023GEMReport
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1mo
Good point!
Iván Urbina
1mo
Muy interesante
Great advice!
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1moCompletely agree that foundational needs should be covered first and technology should be used to enhance that. It would be great to know, how much of the current underutilization is due to the lack of training of teachers and students, on how to use the digital technologies more/better. Or is it that the curriculum hasn't advanced enough to integrate technology seamlessly?