Study explores use of digital tools in out-of-school programs

“While digital technology has become ubiquitous in most communities, there is a hierarchy in how it is used for learning. Simply putting students in front of computers or other devices and letting them be passive consumers is a missed opportunity. The real value of using technology as a learning tool, according to researchers, comes when students use it for active learning. Studies of tech use in schools, however, show passive consumption is exceedingly common.”