This document discusses common issues and pitfalls that can arise with educational technology, including relying too heavily on free or low-cost options, focusing on features over meaningful course design, prioritizing marketing over substance, making assumptions about different generations of learners, and being resistant to new ideas or criticism. It encourages setting clear objectives, testing new approaches, and ensuring wide accessibility.

1. edtech
traps

2. there’s no such thing as
a free lunch.

3. when you have a
hammer...

4. sketchy course design
is quickly exposed
online.

5. let objectives be your
guide.

6. spam,
spam
and more spam.

7. and access for all.

8. beware the “millennial”.

9. are you questioning my
authority?

10. don’t be afraid to try
something new.