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The False Promise of Device-Based Education
A reevaluation of screens in schools
Interestingly, after controlling for socio-economics, the benefit we see from utilizing technology to support math outcomes (14-point gain) is almost equal to the decrease in test scores found when students are distracted by their devices (15-point loss). A fifth grader with a substitute teacher spends music class watching Fortnite shorts on YouTube instead of engaging in healthier activities like reading or playing a board game. While this approach may not be for every family, it starkly contrasts with many traditional schools, where students are rewarded with digital prizes and teachers feel pressured to incorporate devices into lessons to maintain engagement.
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