Grading the Digital School
In recent years there has been a major push to equip classrooms with technology, including laptops, overhead projectors, interactive white boards and tablets. It has become big business. But there are questions about whether the investment is paying off. This series explores the push to digitize the American classroom and whether the promises are being fulfilled.
Articles in the Series
A North Carolina school district has quietly emerged as a model digital school, with thousands of laptops issued to students and test scores up across the board.
February 13, 2012, Monday
Teachers in Idaho and elsewhere have been in revolt over policy makers thrusting technology into classrooms and shifting money to unproven teaching methods.
January 4, 2012, Wednesday
At least 36 schools nationwide are combining teacher-led lessons with computer-based lectures and exercises using a software program based on Salman Khan’s popular YouTube lessons.
December 5, 2011, Monday
Apple in particular used a state-of-the art sales operation that some say is unique, but is raising some concerns.
November 5, 2011, Saturday
The Waldorf School’s computer-free environment has become a draw for parents at high-tech companies like Google.
October 23, 2011, Sunday
Debate continues to rage over the effectiveness of technology in learning, and how best to measure it.
October 9, 2011, Sunday
Schools are embracing digital learning, but evidence is scarce that the expensive technology is improving educational outcomes.
September 4, 2011, Sunday
Room for Debate
Do social media, interactive whiteboards and other recent innovations benefit students? What are the downsides?
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