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March 26, 2026American Journal of Education

Logics of Educational Technology Reform

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ALAlexandra J. LambJWJennie Weiner

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Overview

Content analysis uncovers logics influencing technology reform in educational systems, suggesting pathways for improvement.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the belief systems that underlie educational technology reform and their impact on institutional change.
  • Conducted content analysis of newspapers and documents from educational organizations between 2004-2019.
  • Examined public discourse in New England regarding educational technology initiatives.
  • Identified underlying logics affecting technology use in schools.
  • Four main logics of educational technology reform were identified: neoliberal, control, danger, and transformation.
  • The first three logics tended to reinforce existing educational structures.
  • The transformation logic presented opportunities for innovative changes in school practices.

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Lamb et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c4cc37fdc3bde448917776https://doi.org/10.1086/740265
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