Technology may not make students smarter (from the AP wire)

This came across the AP wire last week about a study on the use of technology in primary education.

The study found achievement scores were no higher in classrooms using reading and math software products than in classrooms without the new products.
(read the whole thing)

Here's the link to the original study conducted by the National Center for Educational Evaluation and Regional Assistance.

I've found that in many areas, not just education, it's not using a particular type of tool or method that is effective but choosing an appropriate one and using it properly. After all, brain surgeons aren't the best with hammers.

-the Progressive Conservative