Gates' Excuse for Poor Results of Educational Technology: "Unmotivated Students" [View all]

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So, will Gates change his attitude on attacking teachers?

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/living-in-dialogue/2014/07/bill_gates_excuse.html

If there is one thing Bill Gates has been a fan of, it is the role of technology in improving education. But recent comments he has made suggest he may be starting to see that even technology may not be all powerful. And this leads to some deeper questions about the viability of the entire education reform project. In Lyndsey Layton's recent interview, Gates had this to say:

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Gates' recent comments in Los Alamos suggest where he places the blame.

New technology to engage students holds some promise, but Gates says it tends to only benefit those who are motivated.

"And the one thing we have a lot of in the United States is unmotivated students," Gates said.