Screen Schooled
Two Veteran Teachers Expose How Technology Overuse Is Making Our Kids Dumber

I had to join GoodReads just to write this review. I find this book amazing and a very important read for just about anyone involved with education in today's world. I agree with almost all the reviews that I've read, but I've found a pattern among the lower ratings that I would like to comment on. I......more

The Most Convincing Case Against Technology Overuse in Schools I read “Screen Schooled” by Joe Clement and Matt Miles because of my interest in teaching Digital Citizenship at schools. Initially, I was worried that it might be another anti-technology book which is more ideological than scientific, bu......more

This book is a fascinating look at how the Digital Age, a world in which young people are spending over 9 hours a day engaged in self-amusement digital media, is impacting student performance. Clearly written by experienced teachers, almost every chapter follows a well-organized lesson. They open wi......more

Some people had issues with how data was used in this book, however it makes plenty of common sense and accurate science-based arguments. Screens are addictive, like a drug, and we’re letting our kids’ brains get more and more addicted. We as adults have plenty of trouble staying focused on our work......more

I found this to be an incredibly thought-provoking look at the question of how technology is used in schools. As a librarian, there has been more than one occasion on which I've been asked about getting the latest and greatest technology, but when the question "why do we need this and how will we us......more