Schools spend billions on technology but as New York Times Tech Reporter Matthew Richtel explains, there’s no proof that it works. Anya Kamenetz on new routes to a college degree. And the MyBlockNYC co-founders show off their interactive mapping website.

Is Technology in the Classroom Worth the Effort?

Brian Lehrer, of WNYC Radio's Brian Lehrer Show, also hosts an hour-long weekly television show on CUNY-TV. In addition to highlighting new academic research with the power to transform society and policy in a regular segment called, "Public Intellectual," Brian interviews experts on a wide variety of topics including: the digital age and how it’s transforming our world; new social and political trends and current events in New York City and beyond; entrepreneurs of change; grassroots environmental efforts; and innovative inventions and apps.

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Is Technology in the Classroom Worth the Effort?

Is Technology in the Classroom Worth the Effort?