“App Fatigue” in Schools: Teachers and Parents Overwhelmed by Digital Overload
A growing number of digital tools used in K–12 schools across the United States are contributing to what experts are calling “app fatigue” among teachers and parents. A new study conducted by tech firms Cornerstone Communications LTD. and Edsby reveals that the unchecked proliferation of educational apps is complicating the learning experience rather than enhancing it.
The report, titled “App Fatigue: How a Fragmented Digital World Is Disrupting K–12 Education”, highlights how the lack of integration between platforms is creating confusion and inefficiency in classrooms. Surveys were conducted with over 100 teachers, 125 parents, and 50 school or district administrators. While administrators generally expressed satisfaction with the digital tools in use, teachers reported increasing administrative burdens and difficulties navigating multiple platforms. Parents, meanwhile, said they struggled to keep up with their children’s progress and often felt lost between various apps.
The report stresses the urgent need for streamlined, user-friendly, and integrated digital systems in schools. It notes that many solutions, rapidly adopted during the pandemic, must now be re-evaluated for long-term sustainability and usability. Experts advocate for consolidating platforms, offering comprehensive digital training for both teachers and parents, and implementing policy changes based on direct user feedback.
As digital technology becomes a permanent fixture in education, the study warns that without proper system-level reforms, technology risks becoming a barrier rather than a bridge to effective teaching and learning.
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