- Connected learning: How mobile technology can improve education
Report · 1 December 2015
This paper explores the transformative potential of mobile devices and wireless technology in reshaping modern education systems to meet 21st-century demands. The author posits that while education…
- Five takeaways on how technology has changed the American workforce
Report · 17 November 2017
The article summarizes a comprehensive report by Brookings Metro on the rapid "digitalization" of the American workforce, analyzing how digital technology has permeated nearly every sector of the…
- Foresight Africa viewpoint – Can technology help leapfrog education in Africa?
Report · 23 January 2018
The article addresses the critical education gap in sub-Saharan Africa, where only 8 percent of children in low-income countries are on track to master basic secondary skills. The authors present a…
- Strengthening U.S. Information Technology: Keep America #1 on the Net
Report · 28 February 2007
The document serves as a high-level strategic roadmap for the next United States President to maintain the nation's leadership in the rapidly evolving internet technology sector. It emphasizes that…
- New frontiers in technology for assessment in low-income contexts
Report · 2 August 2017
Traditional education assessments often fail to capture the breadth of 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. This report argues that technology offers a…
- Using data and technology to enhance classroom teaching
Report · 9 February 2018
As digital environments become the standard for professional and social life, the definition of literacy has expanded to include "digital reading"—the ability to process text while navigating complex…
- How a medical tech company partners with higher education to build career ladders
Report · 6 December 2019
The impact of technology on modern manufacturing is far more nuanced than the simple replacement of human labor with automation. As illustrated by the experience of Cook Medical, a global leader in…
- To make ed tech work, set clear goals, review the evidence, and pilot before you scale
Report · 9 September 2020
For decades, the promise that technology would "disrupt" and revolutionize education has often fallen short, with many large-scale initiatives yielding only modest effects on student achievement.…
- Democratizing innovation: Putting technology to work for inclusive growth
Report · 16 December 2020
While digital technologies have advanced rapidly, they have yet to yield a significant dividend in aggregate productivity growth, often exacerbating economic inequality instead. This report, part of…
- How has education technology impacted student learning in India during COVID-19?
Report · 22 August 2021
The disruption of education in India during the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly exacerbated existing inequalities, particularly among primary and secondary school students. This report, focusing…
- Community Schools Forward: Technical assistance needs assessment
Report · 14 August 2022
The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a national interest in the community school strategy as a vehicle for educational renewal and institutional reimagining. As federal…
- Reimagining the broadband technology workforce
Report · 22 December 2022
While recent headlines have focused on significant layoffs within the "Big Tech" sector, a major growth opportunity is emerging in the broadband industry, fueled by historic federal investments…
- State Education Technology Policy Update
Report · 4 August 2014
As state legislatures across the United States conclude their sessions, a clear trend has emerged regarding the rapid expansion and formalization of virtual education. Using data from the National…
- Will the technology disruption widen or close the skills gap in the Middle East and North Africa?
Report · 25 March 2016
The narrative surrounding youth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is often dominated by conflict and disenfranchisement, yet this working paper highlights a critical opportunity for…
- How ed-tech can help leapfrog progress in education
Report · 20 November 2019
The research brief titled Leapfrogging in Education explores the transformative role of technology in accelerating global educational progress. Prepared by the Center for Universal Education at the…
- Could Big Tech’s move to permanent remote work save the American heartland?
Blog · 25 May 2020
Last week, Facebook announced that as many as half of its employees could permanently work from home in the coming years, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend traditional office routines.…
- How education technology can improve learning for all students
Report, Podcast · 10 September 2020
New research from the Center for Universal Education (CUE) at Brookings finds that technology’s impact on learning and teaching has been limited, especially in low- and middle-income countries…
- Gone digital: Technology diffusion in the digital era
Report, Blog · 20 January 2022
Productivity growth allows economies to increase output without increasing inputs and is a key driver of economic growth and of income per capita. However, productivity growth has been slowing in…
- Digital public technology can help drive sustainable development progress
Blog · 14 June 2022
Digital technology is receiving growing attention in international dialogues on global prosperity and stability. In August 2021, the G-20 digital ministers identified ways digitalization can enhance…
- How does tech policy fall short in protecting people with disabilities? | The TechTank Podcast
Podcast · 7 August 2022
TechTank, a biweekly podcast from the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings, explores today’s most consequential technology issues. Moderators Nicol Turner Lee and Darrell West speak with…
- Can digital technology education improve gender equality in ICT careers in Kenya?
Blog · 28 August 2022
Around 10 years ago, multimillion-dollar information communication technology (ICT) companies like Lyft, Pinterest, Slack, and Uber were nonexistent. Today, certain aspects within the industry have…
- Hutchins Roundup: Technology adoption, online education, and more
Report, News · 23 November 2022
What’s the latest thinking in fiscal and monetary policy? The Hutchins Roundup keeps you informed of the latest research, charts, and speeches. Want to receive the Hutchins Roundup as an email? Sign…
- Career and technical education is a hidden weak spot in many high schools’ teacher workforces
Report, Case study · 8 April 2024
Schools across the country face teacher shortages in a range of areas, including Career and Technical Education (CTE), which prepares students for postsecondary education and careers. National data…
- How Regional Technology Hubs can advance inclusive innovation
Report · 16 June 2024
In October 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) designated 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs). This summer, the EDA expects to award implementation grants of…
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