On Point | Podcast Is education technology actually helping students learn?
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Mar 6, 2025 Katie Akerage, a dedicated English teacher passionate about enhancing classic texts with tech, joins Antero Garcia, a Stanford professor advocating effective technology use in education, and Adam Fial, an expert in tech implementation in schools. Together, they explore whether the significant financial investments in educational technology truly enhance learning. They tackle the balance between digital tools and engaging teaching, the impact of post-pandemic tech shifts, and the disparities in access that affect student success.
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Podcasts in ELA
- Katie Akerage uses podcasts in her ELA classes to supplement learning.
- Students listen to a podcast about The Odyssey to gain different perspectives.
Supplement, Don't Replace
- Use technology to supplement core texts, not replace them entirely.
- Technology should enhance learning, not diminish the depth of study.
Distraction on Chromebooks
- One listener, Lisa from California, observed students using Chromebooks for off-task activities.
- Students easily switch to YouTube when the teacher is not looking.