The Edtech Paradox
The Edtech Paradox

The EdTech Paradox by Frederic Kopp

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In the wake of the pandemic, classrooms globally have become digital frontiers. But as countries like Sweden begin to pull back from heavy screen-based learning, we have to ask: Are we upgrading our students or dehumanizing them? In this episode, I explore the "EdTech Paradox." From Anita Rampal’s "Trojan Horse" metaphor to Sam Sellar’s "Austerity Curve," this podcast challenges educators to look beneath the sleek glass of the iPad to see who the technology is truly working for.

Key Discussion Points

· The Binary Dialectic: Is technology a "cognitive exoskeleton" (Stock) or a tool for "mathematizing" student behavior (Polsky)?

· The Trojan Horse: Mapping visible benefits (equity/fluency) against invisible risks (dataveillance and vendor lock-in).

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