Laptops, tablets, smartphones and other tech products were supposed to make learning easier. They would enhance our student’s access to knowledge and allow them to collaborate and exchange ideas. But the receipts are coming in and they show a different trend – the more schools digitize, the worst their students perform. Dr. Jared Horvath has more.

Further Reading

Book: The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids’ Learning -- And How To Help Them Thrive Again

We Gave Students Laptops and Took Away Their Brains

Jared’s website

Guest Info

Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath is a neuroscientist, educator, and best-selling author who specializes in human learning and brain development. He’s the author of several books, most recently The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids’ Learning -- And How To Help Them Thrive Again. He is also the creator of The Learning Blueprint, an international award-winning program helping educators and students understand how learning actually works. Learn more about his work at lmeglobal.net

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