The Learning Scientists Podcast Episode 86: EdTech and AI with Jared Cooney Horvath (Recorded Live from ResearchED)
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Nov 7, 2024 Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and author, shares his insights on technology’s impact on learning. He delves into the challenges posed by multitasking, arguing that it hampers educational outcomes. Horvath critiques the blind faith in AI to solve educational challenges, advocating for a balanced approach in integrating technology. He explores the evolution of human-tool interaction, urging a reflection on how modern tools influence our cognition and creativity, especially in children.
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Tech's Negative Impact on Learning
- Digital technology harms learning according to four decades of data.
- Organizations like OECD and J-PAL acknowledge this but still promote tech in schools.
The Multitasking Game
- Jared Cooney Horvath uses a letter and number writing game to illustrate the effects of multitasking.
- This game demonstrates how task-switching leads to slower processing and confusion.
Computer's Primary Function
- The primary function of computers for teens is passive content consumption, not learning.
- This reinforces multitasking habits, which are detrimental to learning.