# Impact of classroom technology on student learning > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/impact-of-classroom-technology-on-student-learning > Updated: 2026-09-12T12:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Debate has intensified regarding the impact of educational technology on student cognitive development and academic performance. Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath has argued that the integration of digital tools in classrooms may be undermining cognitive abilities, noting a correlation between the rise of the edtech industry and declining IQ scores in Western nations since 2000. While some experts suggest that moderate device use may correlate with better outcomes, concerns have grown regarding learning loss following the COVID-19 pandemic. Issues such as declining reading comprehension, socialization setbacks, and the addictive nature of software have led to a movement to reduce screen time. As a result, several regions in Europe and the United States have begun banning digital screens in schools in favor of traditional paper-based learning to bolster literacy, handwriting, and spelling skills. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Digital screens in classrooms face reversal amid learning loss Schools in the US and Europe are increasingly banning digital screens in classrooms, returning to paper and pencils to combat learning loss and digital addiction among students. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/digital-screens-in-classrooms-face-reversal-amid-learning-loss ### 2026-08-16: Neuroscientist warns classroom technology may erode children's cognitive abilities Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath warns that excessive classroom screen use may be eroding children's cognitive capabilities and contributing to falling IQ scores in the West. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/digital-technology-impact-on-child-development-and-education --- Cite as: Impact of classroom technology on student learning. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/impact-of-classroom-technology-on-student-learning