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Keep needs of learner first, says UNESCO report on technology in education

Keep needs of learner first, says UNESCO report on technology in education | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"A UNESCO report looks at the effectiveness of the use of digital tools in schools. They should be used to promote learning and not as a costly source of distraction ..."

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Online exams, proctoring and inequality | 

Online exams, proctoring and inequality |  | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"In the coronavirus crisis, many universities - including Tilburg University - set up online exams and proctoring to ensure students can graduate. Linnet Taylor (Tilburg University) highlights the problems this brings, suggesting alternatives ..."

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The mixed blessings of education technology - Education Next

The mixed blessings of education technology - Education Next | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"The editors of the Economist lay down several key precepts that are very much worth keeping in mind as we move forward ..."

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Rich and poor teenagers use the web differently – here's what this is doing to inequality

Rich and poor teenagers use the web differently – here's what this is doing to inequality | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Poorer teenagers spend roughly the same time online as their wealthier classmates. But they're using this time differently, and it's counting against them ..."

Tiffini Moreland's curator insight, April 3, 2017 1:54 AM
This article shows statistics that tell us that disadvantaged students don't use the internet the same as rich students. This is believed to be so because poor students only have access to internet at school. It states that disadvantages teenagers are less likely to take advantage of online opportunities because they are unaware of them. 
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Why technology will never fix education - Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)

Why technology will never fix education - Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription) | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"The real obstacle is student motivation, and no gadget can create that ..."

Joel Anfuso's curator insight, May 21, 2015 7:05 AM

Good article, although I feel its conclusions are oversimplified.

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Disruptive digital era demands a higher education rethink

Disruptive digital era demands a higher education rethink | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Education is both a powerful enabler and a significant divider. In a disruptive digital era, with growing global inequalities, a “fundamental..."

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What are the pros and cons of edtech in the classroom?

What are the pros and cons of edtech in the classroom? | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"No matter how much value edtech adds to your classroom, there will always be skeptics hovering close by. On the flip side, if you’ve never been an edtech supporter, it’s likely there are educators in your district advocating for an online math tutorial or digital textbook ..."

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Facebook’s “free” Internet will harm low-income consumers

Facebook’s “free” Internet will harm low-income consumers | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Opinion: Letting corporations dictate our internet access choices online won't build the digital future we're fighting for ..."

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Why mobile internet only is encouraging inequality

Why mobile internet only is encouraging inequality | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

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