Norway gave every 5-year-old an iPad. Ten years later, they reversed it!

About this video

• Video Title: Norway gave every 5-year-old an iPad. Ten years later, they reversed it!
• Channel: How Do We Manage? Podcast
• Speakers: Stephanie von Bismarck, Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr (implied from description)
• Duration: 00:00:34

Overview

This video discusses the impact of providing iPads to all five-year-olds in Norway, starting in 2016. After ten years of data, Norway observed a substantial drop in reading standards and vocabulary among children. Consequently, the country has reversed its decision and removed technology from early years education.

Key takeaways

• In 2016, Norway provided iPads to all five-year-old children.
• After a decade of this initiative, significant declines in reading standards were observed.
• The vocabulary acquisition of children in this age group also decreased.
• In response to these findings, Norway has removed technology from its early years education programs.