# APA Report Warns Student Engagement With EdTech Does Not Equal Learning

American Psychological Association report warns that student engagement with educational technology does not guarantee learning.

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The American Psychological Association released a report warning that student engagement with educational technology is not the same as learning. [^1]

Etiquette experts Daniel Post Senning and Lizzie Post recommend a three-step framework for giving tough feedback: praise, direct issue, and a specific suggestion. [^2]

Arthur C. Evans Jr., APA CEO, stated that parents, teachers, and school districts need tools that are safe, supported by evidence, and can genuinely help students learn. [^3]

The report argues that generative AI tools pose particular risks by improving students' immediate performance without building their underlying knowledge or skills. [^4]

The report recommends that schools, families, and developers prioritize tools that build durable knowledge and skills students can carry into other contexts instead of evaluating apps based on flashy features. [^5]

A 2022 study published by the American Psychological Association found that people value honest feedback. [^6]

Daniel Post Senning and Lizzie Post said the classic compliment sandwich is not the most effective way to give feedback. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. The American Psychological Association released a report warning that student engagement with educational technology is not the same as learning. (Phys.org, News)
2. Etiquette experts Daniel Post Senning and Lizzie Post recommend a three-step framework for giving tough feedback: praise, direct issue, and a specific suggestion. (businessinsider.com, News)
3. Arthur C. Evans Jr., APA CEO, stated that parents, teachers, and school districts need tools that are safe, supported by evidence, and can genuinely help students learn. (Phys.org, News)
4. The report argues that generative AI tools pose particular risks by improving students' immediate performance without building their underlying knowledge or skills. (Phys.org, News)
5. The report recommends that schools, families, and developers prioritize tools that build durable knowledge and skills students can carry into other contexts instead of evaluating apps based on flashy features. (Phys.org, News)
6. A 2022 study published by the American Psychological Association found that people value honest feedback. (businessinsider.com, News)
7. Daniel Post Senning and Lizzie Post said the classic compliment sandwich is not the most effective way to give feedback. (businessinsider.com, News)

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