"The past year has seen bans on the use of smartphones in schools in some 60 countries... But in the heat of the discussion, other technologies used by children - such as educational technology (edtech) - are flying under the radar."
"The edtech industry is booming and is projected to be worth a staggering US$600 billion globally by 2027... And many philanthropic funds are helping low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to distribute edtech in schools."
"I've seen how educational apps have helped children to learn - for instance, they've boosted maths and reading skills in Malawi, reducing gender disparities in classrooms."
"With little regulation and few enforced standards, I worry that governments, schools and families worldwide are collectively spending huge sums of money on ineffective apps that serve only to teach children to play manipulative games."
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