Capt Bringdown
09-15-2015, 09:16 PM
Computers 'do not improve' pupil results, says OECD -- more -->> (http://www.bbc.com/news/business-34174796)
Investing heavily in school computers and classroom technology does not improve pupils' performance, says a global study from the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ).
The think tank says frequent use of computers in schools is more likely to be associated with lower results.
The report says:
Students who use computers very frequently at school get worse results
Students who use computers moderately at school, such as once or twice a week, have "somewhat better learning outcomes" than students who use computers rarely
The results show "no appreciable improvements" in reading, mathematics or science in the countries that had invested heavily in information technology
High achieving school systems such as South Korea and Shanghai in China have lower levels of computer use in school
Singapore, with only a moderate use of technology in school, is top for digital skills
Investing heavily in school computers and classroom technology does not improve pupils' performance, says a global study from the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ).
The think tank says frequent use of computers in schools is more likely to be associated with lower results.
The report says:
Students who use computers very frequently at school get worse results
Students who use computers moderately at school, such as once or twice a week, have "somewhat better learning outcomes" than students who use computers rarely
The results show "no appreciable improvements" in reading, mathematics or science in the countries that had invested heavily in information technology
High achieving school systems such as South Korea and Shanghai in China have lower levels of computer use in school
Singapore, with only a moderate use of technology in school, is top for digital skills