In today’s K-12 classrooms, technology is more accessiblethan ever—bringing new opportunities for engagement, collaboration, and personalized learning.
But with increased screen time, digital distractions, and the challenges of managing devices, educators and families are asking: Is technology truly enhancing education, or is it making it harder for students to focus?
In this episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast, we explore the benefits and challenges of classroom technology, from 1:1 device initiatives to cell phones and digital learning tools. Join us as we hear from a local board member, parent, student and community health expert on how schools can strike the right balance between leveraging tech for learning and maintaining student focus.
To view the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Student Screen Time report and watch previous meetings, click here: Blue Ribbon Task Force on Student Screen Time
Other resources:
https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2024/04/04/challenges-in-the-classroom/
The Evolution of Technology in the Classroom - Purdue University College of Education
Who's Behind the Explosion of Technology in Schools?
The Anxious Generation: The Anxious Generation Out Now. Order the Book.
