What Happened After a Teacher Ditched Screens

April 6, 2026

TL;DR

Seventh-grade math teacher Dylan Kane removed Chromebooks from his classroom after finding they were holding back both him and his students.
Kane observed that students were more attentive and engaged when not using screens, and he could more easily identify and help those who were struggling.
Switching to paper for assignments increased completion rates, particularly for students who were previously disengaged.
Kane believes classrooms are inherently social spaces, and while technology has its place, screens can be a distraction and a crutch for both students and teachers.
He is not advocating for a complete ban on technology but is skeptical of the prevailing assumption that it is always a valuable asset in schools.

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