Last weekend’s “Education Issue” of the New York Times Magazine offered a veritable cornucopia of fascinating articles about the ever-evolving role of technology in education. An exploration of everything from the history of classroom technology (which features a cool interactive graphic timeline spanning all the way from 1600-2010) to the role of video games in schools, this edition delves deeply into today’s educational landscape and what it means for a new generation of students. Also included is a wonderful interview with the secretary of education, Arne Duncan. This collection of articles encompasses a refreshing spectrum of perspectives, reminding us that while computers are incredible tools, they’re rarely solutions in themselves. It’s how we decide to use them that counts.
If you missed the print edition, you can catch up online here.
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