Computers 'do not improve' pupil results, says OECD

[Capt Bringdown]

Computers 'do not improve' pupil results, says OECD -- more -->>

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

[DMX7]

I believe it.

[boutons_deux]

no external technology has made much, if any, improvements in learning. The only thing that counts is internal technology, putting in the time and work.

[baseline bum]

Dumb ing LA Unified buying $700 iPads so they can get basically the same price on digital textbooks as they would on the real thing.

[Blake]

If they let them use spel chek then yeah, pretty counter productive

[Slutter McGee]

If they let them use spel chek then yeah, pretty counter productive

Its almost as if throwing money at failing schools doesn't work.

ter McGee

[MultiTroll]

yeah i heard some MicroSoft sales twunt trying to hype the advantages of having their bullstink in every school.

[Nbadan]

Guess what? Experienced teachers using research based teaching methods have the most positive effect on pupil results.....