Tag Archives: technology in education

What does UNESCO say about the use of technologies in schools?

What does UNESCO say about the use of technologies in schools?

UNESCO has recently published the report Technology in education: a tool on whose terms? . This contains guidelines to be taken into account when planning the use of technology in schools, by both governments and educational centers and teachers themselves. To delve into the subject, it is convenient to approach three different processes . On the one hand, digitization, alluding […] … learn more→

Banning cellphones in classrooms is not a quick fix for student well-being

Banning cellphones in classrooms is not a quick fix for student well-being

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has released a report highlighting the many challenges of the growing presence of technology in education. This report is groundbreaking in its call for corporate responsibility for education technology and in its recognition for the need for enhanced literacy curriculum. In a chapter on governance and regulation, the […] … learn more→

Technology has its place: Behind a caring teacher

\”What is wrong with higher education? How will technology transform it? What new direction will it take in these difficult times?\” I often hear such questions, from both inside and outside the academy. Such questions deserve answers, of course, but they raise another question, one seldom asked: What is college for? This, too, deserves attention, […] … learn more→

Productivity future vision video

The future of technology in education means many things to many different people. eBooks, natural user interfaces, touch screens, gaming in education and the consumerisation of IT are all themes that are voiced when the topic comes up for debate. A hot topic, for sure! Gaming in education and the consumerisation of IT in education, […] … learn more→