The Department of Education has released guidance regarding the use of education technology in the classroom as the new school year gets underway.
The guidance is intended “to help states, school districts, educators, families, and education technology providers make informed decisions about the responsible use of technology in classrooms.“
Assistant Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education Kirsten Baesler said, “Cell phones and algorithm-driven social media distract students from learning and undermine the focused classroom environments they need to succeed. States and schools are right to take steps to remove those distractions.”
She added, “Instructional technologies should be judged by their impact on learning, not simply whether they happen on a screen. The same tools that can distract during recreational use can also expand access to advanced courses, support students with disabilities, and help close learning gaps, when used wisely.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Assistant Secretary Baesler and Education Department officials as they seek to ensure the best learning environment for American students.
- For President Trump and members of his administration to seek the Lord’s wisdom in their actions and decisions.
- For teachers and parents as they oversee students’ use and access to cell phones, social media, and other technology.
