Education Quote by Andy Hargreaves
“On technology: The teacher is mightier than the mouse.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Teacher's Role in the Digital Age, Andy Hargreaves, 2015
Technology should augment, not replace, human judgment and expertise in education.
In simple terms: Tech should support teachers, not outdo them.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize human insight over gadgets.
Themes
education
technology
humanism
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
advisory
reflective
When to use this quote
- classroom instruction
- policy making
- curriculum design
Key Concepts
pedagogy
digital literacy
teacher agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teachers balance tech and intuition?
- What safeguards protect teacher autonomy?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on tech can diminish critical thinking.
![“What will this boaster produce worthy of this mouthing? The mountains are in labor; a ridiculous mouse will be born. [Lat., Quid dignum tanto feret hic promissor hiatu? Parturiunt montes; nascetur ridiculus mus.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f22/horace-172_boasters_what-will-this-boaster-produce-worthy-of_552304.jpg)
