Digital Learning in Focus: Navigating the PISA 2022 Insights

The impact of digital technologies and the importance of high-quality education materials

In response to the PISA results, some media sources have sensationally focussed on stark downward trends in base skills, and others on the idea of screen time directly influencing mathematic achievement without also looking at the benefits of device use listed in the study, and a great number rightly understand that the challenging background of emergency remote teaching and learning played a consequential role in these results. We’ve collated some of the key points related to digital education from the PISA report and the launch event that we think are important to look at and also keep in mind as we consider a more balanced discussion of the results.

Our article focuses on the following aspects:

• Moderate use of digital devices in school is related to higher performance

• A nuanced differentiation between types of technologies and the impact of their use in learning

• Education systems need to provide adequate and high-quality educational material and digital devices

• The importance of personalised learning tempered with a need for real-world learning experiences and competencies

• Balancing benefits with the need to explore their meaning for wider education practice

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