Why Schools Need Tech. And Why They Don鈥檛
Technology Counts 2026
April 20, 2026
It鈥檚 tempting to embrace one extreme or the other when evaluating the impact of technology use on student wellbeing. One side is convinced technology will fuel innovation in education and help students develop valuable job skills that will boost their confidence. The other side argues that the drawbacks of technology use on student wellbeing far outweigh any benefits. Schools are struggling to find the middle ground. For instance, many are trying to limit the amount of computer screen time students have in school with the reality that most school assignments are done on laptops or tablets and submitted through learning management systems. And other schools are trying to use artificial intelligence to enhance learning while limiting its negative effects on student wellbeing. This report shows how schools are struggling to find the right balance.
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