Technology in schools: Some say it Doesn't Compute
Much of the arguement against the use of computers is when the users are young children. I think we need to refine our analysis of technology by breaking it down into age groups. We really can't come to any good conclusions until we do so. Why do we over simplify ever single issue in education? Because when we do so no "problem" can ever really be solved. You know what I really think? Until we start really scrutinizing "researchers" personal agendas, we're never really going to come up with accurate data.
Technology in Schools: It Does Make a Difference
ANY EDUCATIONAL TOOL CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE HANDS OF A GOOD TEACHER! Technology can benefit children. So can libraries! How many inner city schools have an adequate library? How many have adequate space? What is the student to teacher ratio? We have some very important problems to address. I worry these problems will be overlooked because of our society's obsession with technology.
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I agree that, although technology is mostly a good thing perhaps we are overemphasizing it in our classrooms. Children lear by doing so they need hands-on activities. They need social interaction which comes from working with your peers not just working on a computer.
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