the amount of "better education" we would have with kids driving a desktop/tower running a proper desktop (Linux) is immeasurable better than a locked down system like Appleland - tech literacy is literally one of the most discussed/emergent topics, be at the ed. tech field or traditional discussions about pedagogy
reply[0] probably over hour 600 on pedagogic scientific research and other podcasts talking exclusively about it
I agree with the importance of tech literacy and having a Linux-box could be way to achieve this but I hope you will grant me that its possible that in my subjects (Biology and German language/literature) an iPad is of greater use (as a tool outside, in the lab, to produce something cool with language) than a desktop pc. I don't see them as mutual exclusive.
reply...you know, being "digital native" means today actually being able to use an app on your smartphone and swipe into the correct direction :-D
replyDoes any of this lead to better outcomes for the students?
replyScreens in general tend to produce less desirable outcomes. Learning goes down, retention, attention, etc.
replyIt doesn't just have to be at school. Screens after school affect learning in school.