The short answer? No. A professor’s ability to educate is not, and has never been, dependent on the existence of tech. Teachers have been teaching long before the existence of laptops, tablets, smart phones, and AI tools. There are so many variables when it comes to effective learning: Are learning activities aligned with the learning goals? (Eberly Center, n.d.) Has the professor created a relationship with their students? (Tormey, 2021) Have students connected with one a
