Comments on: Devices in schools/2016/06/05/devices-in-schools/Thoughts on teaching, learning and technology.Fri, 05 Aug 2016 10:19:27 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: garyhenderson2014/2016/06/05/devices-in-schools/comment-page-1/#comment-30Fri, 05 Aug 2016 10:19:27 +0000/?p=599#comment-30In reply to Matthew.

I posted on that very issue recently. You can read the post: /2016/07/10/tech-and-attention-spans
I think it is all a case of balance. The touchscreen device is a tool but shouldn’t be the only tool.We want to take advantage of the quick feedback provided or supported through the use of technology, however we also need to teach students to be able to undertake longer pieces of work or tasks.

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]]>By: Matthew/2016/06/05/devices-in-schools/comment-page-1/#comment-24Sun, 05 Jun 2016 20:19:32 +0000/?p=599#comment-24In reply to garyhenderson2014.

Very true, how we use the tools is key.

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]]>By: garyhenderson2014/2016/06/05/devices-in-schools/comment-page-1/#comment-23Sun, 05 Jun 2016 14:29:34 +0000/?p=599#comment-23In reply to Matthew.

I see the iPad and other similar devices as a tool and therefore the usage is critical to success. As such if inattention is a concern I would either be setting a substantial task for students to undertake using tech or I would consider the use of a different tool, which may include a learning activity where tech is not used.

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]]>By: Matthew/2016/06/05/devices-in-schools/comment-page-1/#comment-22Sun, 05 Jun 2016 13:20:41 +0000/?p=599#comment-22My main worry with iPads/similar tech in schools is that the nature of touchscreens tends to lead to lead to fairly short-attention activities, swiping from one screen/app to the next. Do you think that can lead to further problems with inattention and short attention spans in our students?

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