I discuss the idea that the 21st Century Learner is not only better able to cope with modern technology but that they need modern technology to learn optimally. This idea is a myth and I explain what we know from the research. 21st Century Learners are negatively impacted when using modern technology to learn.

I discuss the idea that the 21st Century Learner is not only better able to cope with modern technology but that they need modern technology to learn optimally. This idea is a myth and I explain what we know from the research. 21st Century Learners are negatively impacted when using modern technology to learn.

I discuss the idea that the 21st Century Learner is not only better able to cope with modern technology but that they need modern technology to learn optimally. This idea is a myth and I explain what we know from the research. 21st Century Learners are negatively impacted when using modern technology to learn.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Myths of Education #1: The 21st Century Learner and Technology

This is a Podcast for teachers, educators and anyone interested in learning. See https://connectedteachersacademy.com for more details.

Mark is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience with more than 20 years experience in research and teaching and 70+ publications. Mark has studied how we interact with each other, how we learn and how we think. He has studied these questions in average individuals as well as a range of disorders such as autism, prosopagnosia (face blindness), dementia, addiction and eating disorders. His work has been highlighted in the media including The Guardian (UK), New York Times (USA), Economist, New Scientist, Leading Edge, (BBC: UK), Science in Action (BBC; Interntaional). 

Mark was working as a Research Scientist at MIT in the McGovern Institute for Brain Research (USA) when the first Smartphone was released. He has watched in both fascination and apprehension at the rise of technology in our education systems.

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This is a Podcast for teachers, educators and anyone interested in learning. See https://connectedteachersacademy.com for more details. Mark is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience with more than 20 years experience in research and teaching and 70+ publications. Mark has studied how we interact with each other, how we learn and how we think. He has studied these questions in average individuals as well as a range of disorders such as autism, prosopagnosia (face blindness), dementia, addiction and eating disorders. His work has been highlighted in the media including The Guardian (UK), New York Times (USA), Economist, New Scientist, Leading Edge, (BBC: UK), Science in Action (BBC; Interntaional). Mark was working as a Research Scientist at MIT in the McGovern Institute for Brain Research (USA) when the first Smartphone was released. He has watched in both fascination and apprehension at the rise of technology in our education systems.

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