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The development and implementation of educational technologies (EdTech) have undoubtedly introduced transformative possibilities to enhance learning outcomes across educational domains, yet a rigorous critique reveals multifaceted challenges that constrain their full potential. A robust analysis must consider technological, pedagogical, socio-cultural, and systemic factors that interplay in shaping the efficacy and equitable impact of EdTech. Technological Innovation and Pedagogical Alignment EdTech’s rapid innovation—from AI-driven tutors, adaptive learning systems to immersive VR environments—has expanded instructional possibilities. Nonetheless, there remains a persistent tension between technological novelty and pedagogical soundness. Technologies frequently emphasize engaging features such as gamification or interactivity, but without strong grounding in instructional design principles, such features may foster superficial engagement rather than meaningful, deep learning (Tamim et