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School Devices: Have we gone too far? (with Chris McKenna)


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Are our kids digital superlearners, or did we just complete a decades-long hardware dump on an entire generation with no research to support that kids will actually benefit from over-integration of tech at school?


This is what I explore in today's episode with special guest, Chris McKenna of Protect Young Eyes. We dive into the research related to the educational benefit of screens and global test scores, in addition to the distractions and privacy issues associated with school-issued tech.



Resources mentioned in the episode:

  • 5 Questions to Ask Your Principal (about IT)
  • LA Public Schools ran to AI and it failed
  • Research to support low-tech schooling
  • The Ed Tech Triangle

  • About Chris McKenna

    Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes and Executive Director of the PYE Foundation, is a leading advocate for digital safety. His efforts, including influential testimony before the US Senate and co-authoring the Child Device Protection Bill, have led to significant legislative movement. Chris also advises global tech companies, spoke at the World Economic Forum, and was featured in Childhood 2.0, while his organization educates parents and schools worldwide on digital safety.



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