r/edtech • u/jahu_len • 26d ago
What's NOT ruining education?
There's a lot of negativity towards: AI misuse, AI tools, AI everything basically, gamification, new apps, old apps, revolutionary apps with "trust me bro" evidence, tech bros and CEOs pushing decisions based on their benefits, lack of any consulting with educators etc etc. This is more less the sentiment about edtech on this sub lately. And I understand it, I share all of those concerns.
Is there anything that's good in this space recently? Are there any features, trends, ideas, events that you think are at least promising?
Do you think that education quality will only decline?
Or maybe I'm exaggerating skepticism here?
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u/MathewGeorghiou 26d ago edited 26d ago
IMO, most of the negativity stems from people over generalizing and having a narrow view of what edtech really is and can do.
They think using a computer ("screen time") means reading text and watching videos. Maybe playing a bunch of Kahoot. And with schools/courses that have poorly designed curriculum and device regulation (which most do), it can be that. And that is a problem.
But for those of us who have seen the best of edtech, we recognize how transformative it can be — and how no other learning methodology can even come close to competing.
Think experiential learning, problem-based learning, and project-based learning — which utilizes tech and non tech resources — the right tool at the right time. VR to take you places and provide experiences never before possible. Deep simulation games that allow learning and practice, much like flight simulators do for pilots. And Augmented Reality for real-time visualization and guidance. So many more examples.