EdTech Examined
EdTech Examined
May 22, 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt37k2mAXjs
As the school year is coming to a close, a new analysis shines another harsh spotlight on what’s being called a “learning recession” for American students. It's a problem that started long before the pandemic, according to the latest National Education Scorecard. William Brangham discussed more with Thomas Kane.
May 17, 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdW_9C7WfjI
Some Australian classrooms could be heading for a tech shake-up. One school has ditched laptops in favour of pen and paper and is already seeing major changes in student engagement and learning.
Feb 21, 2026
In 2002, Maine became the first state to implement a statewide laptop program to some grade levels. Then-governor Angus King saw the program as a way to put the internet at the fingertips of more children, who would be able to immerse themselves in information.
Feb 21, 2026
Despite building an increasingly screen-focused world, billionaire tech leaders are keeping their own children away from the tech they helped create.
Feb 16, 2026
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/parents-opt-kids-school-laptops-ask-pen-paper-rcna257158
A loose network of parents are teaching one another how to get their kids off of school-issued Chromebooks and iPads.
Jan 15, 2026
Professor Jean Twenge on regulating tech for kids: "Raise the minimum age for social media to 16, and actually verify age. Set a minimum age, 16, or probably 18, for...the AI sexy chat apps, so we don't have 12-year-olds having their first romantic relationships with a chatbot." Full video here: https://www.c-span.org/program/senate...
Jan 15, 2026
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath: "Even in schools, it doesn't matter what the size of the screen is...and it doesn't matter who bought it...All of these things are also going to hurt learning, which in turn are going to hurt our kids' cognitive development." Full video here: https://www.c-span.org/program/senate...
Jan 6, 2026
Denmark has long been hailed as a digital champion, with online public services, digital IDs and tablets in schools as early as 2011. But authorities are now shifting course in the education and social sectors, following alarming figures on children’s mental health and school performance. A massive return to analogue life is underway: mobile phones are banned in schools and after-school clubs, a return to pre-digital learning is being rolled out and social media will soon be banned for anyone under 15. Our team reports from Copenhagen.
Dec 30, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdIUMkXxtHg
Are TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts actually destroying our attention spans, or is “brain rot” just another moral panic? In this video, we dig into the science behind short-form video and attention, from debunking viral goldfish statistics to explaining real cognitive psychology experiments testing analytical thinking and prospective memory. We break down what researchers actually mean by “attention span,” how infinite scroll and autoplay feeds are genuinely different from previous forms of media, and what lab tests can and can’t tell us about the mental effects of short-form video.
Dec 16, 2025
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and director at LME Global, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss his new book "The Digital Delusion," where he examines the impact of increased reliance on computers in classrooms. Horvath also talks about his recent article in The Free Press, a Paramount publication.
Sep 15, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEdbCpBn9kc
Math and reading scores dropped to their lowest levels in more than two decades among high school seniors. That's according to the Nation’s Report Card put out by the National Assessment of Educational Progress. It shows that student achievement has continued to decline since the pandemic. There are many theories about what’s going on, and William Brangham explored some of that with Thomas Kane.
Aug 26, 2025
Boredom isn’t a bug—it’s a feature. Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks explains why boredom unlocks creativity, activates a powerful brain network, and might even protect you from depression. Learn how the mind wanders—and why that’s a very good thing.
Sep 29, 2018
Boredom makes you more creative, altruistic, introspective, and helps with autobiographical planning.