Are iPads in schools a waste of money? OECD report says yes

Are iPads in schools a waste of money? OECD report says yes

From The Age, September 15, 2015:

Timna Jacks, Education Reporter

Excerpt:

Investment in computers and iPads in schools does not improve numeracy and literacy skills, a new OECD report has warned.

In fact, the report, just released by the organisation which is considered the definitive authority on global academic performance, found frequent use of computers in schools is often associated with lower results.

Investment in computers and iPads in schools does not improve numeracy and literacy skills, a new OECD report has warned.

In fact, the report, just released by the organisation which is considered the definitive authority on global academic performance, found frequent use of computers in schools is often associated with lower results.

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