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James Davis's List: Criticisms of technology
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Apr 16, 09
A subsequent report pooh-poohed this, so take it with a grain of salt.
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May 10, 09
There are also links here to many other authors who have been critical of the application of new technologies to education. The site designer also has a blog on technology in education.
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May 29, 09
Something of a follow-up to the Fool's Gold publication, this document more specifically addresses the idea of "technology literacy". It takes a broader view of tech literacy, encouraging the reader to see it as a social thing, not just the ability to use different kinds of software. It contains a good critique of ISTE. Should be mandatory reading for any tech in education program.
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May 29, 09
This is a PDF of an important publication challenging the use of technology by young children. It's about eight years old now, but the information in it is more important than ever, as the various standards and pacing guides push technology use down to the lower grades.
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Jul 01, 09
A critical review of the various arguments for using computers in the elementary grades. This is a good summary if you are looking for reasons to oppose aggressive use of technology in lower grades, or want to practice your debating skills to counter the arguments against the arguments etc. The author has written elsewhere about an appropriate tech program (starting at high school).
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Jul 01, 09
An article critical of technology use in K-8 grades. Includes what the authors consider an appropriate technology curriculum, starting in 9th grade. "All technologies are ecological."
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Jul 03, 09
My personal blog on technology and education. The focus continues to shift -- it started out as a communication vehicle for my school community about the tech program at the school; then it shifted to descriptions of my experiences with different technologies; of late I have been focused on developmentally appropriate technology and a sense that we really need to think more critically about what we are doing with technology in schools.
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Jul 25, 09
Money for technology is flowing at the same time money is being pulled back from traditional programs, leaving some districts with difficult choices. Some of the claims are leaps of fancy from the provided details.
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Jul 31, 09
A review of Jane Healy's critique of educational technology.
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Jan 18, 10
Links to articles by Steve Talbott (_The Future Does Not Compute_, _Devices of the Soul_, NetFuture online newsletter) going back more than 10 years, generally critical of the rush to technology in schools, but always thoughtful and thought-provoking.
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Feb 05, 10
Intermittent PBS series on digital media, culture, with a special focus on young people.
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Jul 11, 10
Richard Louv is the author of _Last Child in the Woods_, associated with the term "nature deficit disorder" and a co-founder of the Children & Nature Network. This article is a good overview of his ideas.
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Jul 14, 10
This was done right after _Flickering Mind_ came out - a quick synopsis of Oppenheimer's argument.
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Jul 14, 10
NYT article on research suggesting that computers at home show little impact of student test scores, and for lower income households, may result in lower scores.
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