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This episode of Falling for Learning Podcast focuses on the risks associated with popular educational technology tools like iReady, including data mining practices and their effects on learning. This episode sheds light on lawsuits, advocacy efforts, and practical steps for safeguarding students' privacy and fostering genuine learning connections.

Resources & Links:

• Schools Beyond Screens - Advocacy for safe EdTech policies
• Distraction Free Schools California - Initiative combating EdTech overreach and distraction
• iReady Curriculum by Curriculum Associates - Official site for the product discussed

Key topics:

• The legal case against Curriculum Associates over data mining and privacy concerns
• How mandated use of EdTech, like iReady, impacts teaching autonomy and student learning
• The influence of EdTech on student engagement, achievement metrics, and long-term development
• Critical analysis of corporate claims that technology alone boosts academic performance
• Alternatives and advocacy groups fighting for safe, effective EdTech policies
• The long-term effects of excessive screen time: attention fragmentation, dysregulation, deterioration of handwriting and deep reading skills
• Practical advice for parents and teachers to balance technology with traditional learning and human interaction
• The importance of community involvement in decision-making about EdTech contracts and policies

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