The limits of technology

We in the educational technology business are accustomed to thinking about where and how technology can be used. But what about circumstances in which technology should not be used, or perhaps should be used in a different way to the usual? Are there situations in which using technology is actually anti-educational, in the sense of doing young people a disservice for their future lives?
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Ask the children

One of the things we adults seem not to be so good at is asking our pupils. This arises in all sorts of contexts, and it is a grave mistake on our part. How can you involve your pupils in their own education?