Unplugged: Reclaiming Human-Centered Education
On Sept. 25, New York State United Teachers brought together more than 500 educators, parents, lawmakers, medical experts and advocates for "Unplugged: Reclaiming Human-Centered Education," a full-day conference delving into the growing role of technology in classrooms and how schools can harness technology while keeping teaching, learning and human connection at the forefront.
"This is not an anti-technology conference," said NYSUT President Melinda Person. "Technology can be incredibly useful. It can open doors, provide access, and help educators do things that wouldn't have been imaginable a decade ago. But there's a big difference between teaching children how to use technology, or using technology as a tool, and designing education around technology. We need this conversation, but I hope we can all agree on where this conversation should begin — with children and what is best for them.”