What the Revival of Barnes and Noble Can Teach Us about Gen Z and Technology

Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

For years, educational technology has promised to make learning faster, more personalized, and more efficient. On some respect, it has delivered on those promises. But as concerns about screen time and student engagement continue to grow, more educators are rediscovering the value of low-tech learning.

In my latest article, I share a story of a teacher embracing low-tech strategies, a reflection on Barnes and Noble, and then six advantages of low-tech options.

This isn’t a call to abandon technology or return to some imagined golden age of education. Instead, it’s an invitation to think more carefully about the tools we use and the experiences we create. Sometimes the simplest tools offer something powerful: greater freedom, deeper focus, more creativity, and a stronger connection to the physical world around us.

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