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The excerpt says schools should carefully examine classroom technology because of concerns about distraction, cheating, and whether screens actually help learning. It argues that tools should support a teacher’s instruction, solve a specific problem, and provide useful data on student progress. It also says families and schools should ask for strong evidence, such as independent and transparent research, that a tool improves learning.
Two teachers in Albert Lea, Minnesota use Experience CS, a free cross-curricular resource that teaches computer science while reinforcing math, science, language arts, and more. They said the materials helped students enjoy learning, be creative in projects, and develop leadership in the classroom. One example was a third-grade lesson where a student personalized a Scratch project with her dog.
Henry County Public Schools in Kentucky used Gemini for Education to help improve writing feedback at scale. The district says this supported efforts to close important achievement gaps.
Google outlines five ways to use Gemini Study Notebooks. The feature is described as an interactive learning space that adapts to a student’s learning goals.
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