Review of The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids’ Learning—and How to Help Them Thrive Again, by J. C. Horvath

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  • Manouchehr Madani Civi University of British Columbia

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https://doi.org/10.14507/er.v33.4627

Author Biography

Manouchehr Madani Civi, University of British Columbia

Manouchehr Madani Civi, MD, MHSc, MET, is an accomplished physician and educator with more than two decades of experience in university-level teaching and academic mentorship. Currently a Lecturer at the University of British Columbia (UBC), he plays a vital role in the MD Undergraduate Program. His work primarily involves small-group instruction, Case-Based Learning (CBL) facilitation, and the supervision of FLEX scholarly projects. Through these roles, he focuses on fostering critical thinking, research proficiency, and reflective learning within structured academic settings. These efforts are designed to prepare future healthcare professionals for the demands of modern medical practice. His academic background is extensive, holding both a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and a Master of Health Science (MHSc). He is further advancing his expertise by pursuing a Master of Educational Technology (MET) at UBC, focusing on innovative teaching strategies. He has authored numerous articles in medical research and education, specifically exploring how digital tools can enhance health sciences learning. Ultimately, he remains dedicated to improving professional training environments through evidence-based pedagogy and the thoughtful integration of technology.

References

Clark, R. E. (1983). Reconsidering research on learning from media. Review of Educational Research, 53(4), 445–459. https://doi.org/10.3102/00346543053004445

Cuban, L. (2001). Oversold and underused: Computers in the classroom. Harvard University Press. https://doi.org/10.4159/9780674030107

Kirschner, P. A., Sweller, J., & Clark, R. E. (2006). Why minimal guidance during instruction does not work. Educational Psychologist, 41(2), 75–86. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15326985ep4102_1

Mayer, R. E. (2009). Multimedia learning (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press.

Selwyn, N. (2016). Education and technology: Key issues and debates (2nd ed.). Bloomsbury. https://doi.org/10.5040/9781474235952

[Book reviewed] Horvath, J. C. (2025). The digital delusion: How classroom technology harms our kids’ learning—and how to help them thrive again. Simon & Schuster.

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2026-06-03

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Madani Civi, M. (2026). Review of The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids’ Learning—and How to Help Them Thrive Again, by J. C. Horvath. Education Review, 33. https://doi.org/10.14507/er.v33.4627

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Vol. 33 (2026)

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