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Bates College Classes Cut Technology to Boost Engagement
Original: Some Bates Classes Reduce Technology Use to Increase Engagement
Some classes at Bates College are reducing their use of technology in an effort to increase student engagement in the classroom. The story, reported by the Bates Student, points to a broader debate among educators about whether laptops, phones and other digital tools help or hinder learning, as some professors scale back screens in favour of more traditional, discussion-based teaching.
Why now: Concerns about screens and digital distraction in education are a widely debated topic right now.
Evidence
- Some Bates Classes Reduce Technology Use to Increase Engagement · The Bates Student
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