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Every incoming freshman will get an iPad Pro at Ohio State

by tnash on 10/5/17, 2:46 PM with 2 comments

  • by cujic9 on 10/5/17, 3:13 PM

    I'm not convinced that these "computers in the classroom" programs actually help students learn.

    Computers are a great lever for amplifying effort when producing something (ie: a "bicycle for the mind").

    But technology is just too seductive of a distraction when trying to learn.

    Plus, tablets are not even computers. They are built for consumption, not production. They aren't even good for note-taking.