JTA President urges Education Ministry to reassess country’s reliance on technology in classroom

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, is urging the Education Ministry to reassess the country’s reliance on technology in the classroom.

Speaking recently at the reopening of the JTA’s western regional office in Montego Bay, Mr. Malabver warned that research suggests that technology maybe destroying students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

He also noted that studies suggested that students are too distracted by technology.

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Opposition calls for independent and transparent probe into incident in which 4-year-old child was killed in St. James

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, is urging the Education Ministry to reassess the country’s reliance on technology in the classroom.

Speaking recently at the reopening of the JTA’s western regional office in Montego Bay, Mr. Malabver warned that research suggests that technology maybe destroying students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

He also noted that studies suggested that students are too distracted by technology.

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15-year-old boy among 3 males shot and killed during alleged confrontation with police in Westmoreland

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, is urging the Education Ministry to reassess the country’s reliance on technology in the classroom.

Speaking recently at the reopening of the JTA’s western regional office in Montego Bay, Mr. Malabver warned that research suggests that technology maybe destroying students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

He also noted that studies suggested that students are too distracted by technology.

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JDF coast guard and police resume search for a policeman and teen at beach in Hellshrie St Catherine, while woman rescued has died

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, is urging the Education Ministry to reassess the country’s reliance on technology in the classroom.

Speaking recently at the reopening of the JTA’s western regional office in Montego Bay, Mr. Malabver warned that research suggests that technology maybe destroying students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

He also noted that studies suggested that students are too distracted by technology.

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Central Westmoreland MP Dwayne Vaz calls on Gov’t to fast track plans to assist residents who are sheltering at Petersfield High School

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, is urging the Education Ministry to reassess the country’s reliance on technology in the classroom.

Speaking recently at the reopening of the JTA’s western regional office in Montego Bay, Mr. Malabver warned that research suggests that technology maybe destroying students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

He also noted that studies suggested that students are too distracted by technology.

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JDF says it’s cooperating fully with police to ensure case relating to recent arrest and charge of soldier is thoroughly and transparently addressed

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, is urging the Education Ministry to reassess the country’s reliance on technology in the classroom.

Speaking recently at the reopening of the JTA’s western regional office in Montego Bay, Mr. Malabver warned that research suggests that technology maybe destroying students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

He also noted that studies suggested that students are too distracted by technology.

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Police urges persons to desist from illegal practice of ‘gun salutes’ during new year celebrations

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, is urging the Education Ministry to reassess the country’s reliance on technology in the classroom.

Speaking recently at the reopening of the JTA’s western regional office in Montego Bay, Mr. Malabver warned that research suggests that technology maybe destroying students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

He also noted that studies suggested that students are too distracted by technology.

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NSWMA receives 10 tipper trucks to boost National Hurricane Melissa Clean-up Programme

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, is urging the Education Ministry to reassess the country’s reliance on technology in the classroom.

Speaking recently at the reopening of the JTA’s western regional office in Montego Bay, Mr. Malabver warned that research suggests that technology maybe destroying students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

He also noted that studies suggested that students are too distracted by technology.

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Gov’t allocates $75M to assist churches with post-hurricane cleanup and recovery activities

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, is urging the Education Ministry to reassess the country’s reliance on technology in the classroom.

Speaking recently at the reopening of the JTA’s western regional office in Montego Bay, Mr. Malabver warned that research suggests that technology maybe destroying students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

He also noted that studies suggested that students are too distracted by technology.

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NWC undertaking water trucking operations in parts of Western Jamaica this week

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, is urging the Education Ministry to reassess the country’s reliance on technology in the classroom.

Speaking recently at the reopening of the JTA’s western regional office in Montego Bay, Mr. Malabver warned that research suggests that technology maybe destroying students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

He also noted that studies suggested that students are too distracted by technology.

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