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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Math proficiency scores also dropped. The decline began with the widespread use of tech in schools, around 2012-2013. Of course scores dropped more sharply for reading and math because of Covid, but the decline began well before.

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And by tech, I don't mean pencils, macbook computers, smart boards, or even Chromebook usage among 7th-12th graders. I'm talking about iPads in K-2, ubiquitous wireless internet in all classrooms and school spaces K-12, and "learning apps" aimed toward preK and elementary school learners. [/quote]

If the students in the lower grades are only using Chrome books that would be a problem. A Chrome supplement in addition to math classes using paper and pencil are helpful.  [/quote]

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There is a DIRECT relationship between increased tech use  and  decreases in cognition. 
You need to know how the brain works to teach it properly. And tech is not it.

Tech is too distracting.[/quote]

If you’re reading a book I understand how important it is to read it on paper.  I can’t imagine too many schools not using real books.  But supplementing by using Chromebooks for exercises to verify the student comprehended it is smart.  The student submits her answers directly and easily.

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I wish I were kidding, but the books my middle schooler is assigned to “read” as part of the curriculum are actually played on audio in the class- because kids either won’t or can’t read them[/quote]

What?? What kind of district / what kind of student demographics? [/quote]

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