Digital tools and AI in education focus on inclusion and cognitive wellbeing

Educational experts are addressing the dual nature of digital tools in the classroom, focusing on both inclusive learning and the risks of cognitive overload.

Tuttoscuola is hosting a free webinar on September 14 titled ‘Inclusive Didactics in the Era of AI: From Tools to Design’. Led by educator Ornella Pepe, the session aims to teach teachers how to use digital tools and Artificial Intelligence to identify and remove learning barriers rather than simply adding more materials.

Parallel discussions highlight the importance of digital wellbeing and managing ‘technostress.’ While technology offers personalization, excessive stimuli from notifications and complex interfaces can fragment attention. Data from the 2022 PISA report indicates that in OECD countries, approximately 30% of students report being distracted by digital devices during math lessons, with frequent distractions correlating to lower academic performance. The consensus suggests that effective education depends not on the quantity of technology, but on the intentionality of its pedagogical application.