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An ed-tech tragedy? Educational technologies and school closures in the time of COVID-19

اليونسكو
2023 - 11 - 01
The rapid and unprecedented shift to educational technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic transformed the way students accessed formal learning, relying heavily on internet-connected digital devices, televisions, and radios. However, "An Ed-Tech Tragedy?" takes a critical look at this transition and its adverse consequences.
The rapid and unprecedented shift to educational technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic transformed the way students accessed formal learning, relying heavily on internet-connected digital devices, televisions, and radios. However, the UNESCO report "An Ed-Tech Tragedy?" takes a critical look at this transition and its adverse consequences.
 
The 654-page report concludes that the available data strongly indicate that, despite the bright spots in educational technology experiments during the COVID-19 pandemic, which deserve attention, they have been largely overshadowed by failure. It addresses the many negative and unintended consequences of the shift to educational technology, particularly the exacerbation of "staggering" educational inequalities worldwide. It also details how education declined even in cases where technology was available and functioned as intended. In addition, the report highlights how the heavy reliance on online distance learning during the pandemic diverted attention from more equitable ways and alternatives to educating children at home.

This insightful report unpacks the challenges and missteps of this digital transformation, offering valuable lessons and recommendations. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that technology serves as a facilitator rather than a disruptor in the pursuit of universal, inclusive, equitable, and human-centered public education. To dive deeper into this crucial examination, kindly consult the full report here.

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