You can catch snippets of it, if you pay attention. If you care about such formalities. I love science fiction, tattoos, and, some days, computer technologies. I loathe mushy foods and romantic comedies.

The History of the Future of Education Technology. Dear has been working on this project for decades, and it shows.

Too often, education technologies are developed that position students as. Of education, a reflection no doubt of how traditional educational practices also view students. Students, rather than foster student agency. What sorts of technologies can and should we build to give students more control? .

As part of my work as an education writer, I research a number of topics in-depth. I am available for paid research projects. Or, alternately, you can fund my research through a donation. My forthcoming book on the cultural history of ed-tech and the long-running drive to automate teaching and learning. The History of the Future of Education.

The History of the Future of Education Technology. And So, Without Ed-Tech Criticism. This talk was delivered at Scratch AMS. I was pretty excited about attending this event in part because so much of my work draws on many of the beliefs and practices that inform Scratch. Is It Time to Give Up on Computers in Schools? This talk was.

The Drive to Automate Education. The operator Tank loads a virtual training program, and Neo clamps his eyes shut, his body jolting in response as the data floods his visual cortex. Seconds later, Neo opens his eyes. Why have we been so k.

The Monsters of Education Technology. The Monsters of Education Technology. Is a collection of fourteen of those talks on topics ranging from teaching machines to convivial tools, from ed-tech mansplaining to information justice. Print and e-book versions are available for purchase via Amazon.

What Should You Know About Education Technology? Frankly, most ed-tech is utter crap. Old wine, new bottles, new markets, and such. Making their own decisions about what ed-tech tools to buy and use.