What digital devices make sense for schools?

It really depends on the grade level. In primary school, I'd personally be more skeptical - tablets and laptops quickly become a distraction rather than a learning aid. From middle school onward, it makes more sense if schools have a clear concept. Not just handing every student a device and hoping it works. What's important is that teachers can actually use them too and deploy them strategically - for example, for research, showing videos, or specific apps in math and languages.

The biggest challenge, in my opinion, is that digital devices in schools are often integrated superficially. I'd rather have fewer gadgets, but ones that are well thought through: a smartboard in the classroom that a teacher uses meaningfully brings more value than a hundred iPads that kids just use to play games on. Plus, the infrastructure needs to be solid - unstable WiFi and outdated equipment just frustrate everyone involved.

What's definitely worthwhile: teaching students early on how to use programs like Office, file management, and media literacy. Those are practical skills they'll need later. But traditional classroom instruction with a blackboard, notebooks, and direct interaction still has its place - not everything needs to be digital.

People often overlook the fact that technology itself is just a tool - what really matters is how teachers use it. A tablet in the classroom doesn't help anyone if teachers don't know how to use it effectively or don't have time for proper preparation. The infrastructure has to be right too: poor WiFi, outdated devices, or lack of technical support lead to frustration rather than better grades. Without good teacher training and realistic resources, digital learning often remains just an expensive gimmick.