Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community

I am supportive of this argument. "Few educators would defend endless scrolling, constant notifications, or technology that encourages passive consumption rather than active learning." However, "who might be affected when those tools are taken away?" It's an important question. "A learner who struggles with written expression may use speech-to-text to communicate ideas, demonstrate understanding, and contribute to classroom discussions. These tools do not interfere with learning. They make it possible." It's not the tool itself that is the problem. It's the ineffective use of the tool. "The real challenge facing schools is not reducing screen time at all costs. It is distinguishing between purposeful and passive technology use."

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Stephen Downes Stephen Downes, Casselman, Canada
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