Jever: Dispute over iPads for elementary school students - digitization under criticism!

Jever: Dispute over iPads for elementary school students - digitization under criticism!

In Jever it is bubbling! The city plans the digitization of its primary schools with a brand new media concept. But the idea of equipping all students with tablets by 2029 causes heated discussions. The committee for school, youth, social affairs and family unanimously approved the draft, but the opinions about how far the equipment should go apart.

The plan, which was initiated by the CDU parliamentary group two years ago, aims to record the current IT stock and to create an investment plan for 2025 to 2028. While the committee members agree that digital education must be promoted in schools, the idea of a 100 % equipment of all elementary school students with iPads met with skepticism. A first step only provides for a 50 percent supply from 2025.

debate about digital education

Elke Weil criticized the free citizens that reading and writing is neglected by elementary school students and that the written is often only "gibberish". Also Dr. Nicola Koch from the Greens wonders whether complete equipment is really necessary to strengthen digital education. Christina Haartje-Graalfs from the SPD expresses concerns about the complete equipment and refers to the high follow-up costs for maintenance and replacement devices.