Publisher's Synopsis
In this thought-provoking book, the author explores the intersection of technology and children's education, focusing on ClassDojo, a widely used classroom management app. Drawing on research and his experience in North American Islamic schools, he explores the ethical implications of technology in classrooms, questioning its impact on students' privacy, behavior, and Muslim identity.
You will learn to develop an Islamic framework for the critical integration of technology by exploring the following topics:- Forces shaping today's technology, its use in schools, and its impact.
- The tension between innovation and tradition from the rise of dataism and the appropriation of technology.
- Theoretical foundations of ClassDojo and alignment with Islamic education.
- The impact of surveillance apps and the promise of Islamic ethics in addressing data privacy and security.
- The digital literacy needed to mitigate technology's unintended consequences.
- ClassDojo's impact on classroom management and its disruptive influence on character development.
- Ideas, tools, rubrics, and resources teachers can implement in the classroom.
