By: Todd Oppenheimer 2004 (Education World)
T. Oppenheimer thinks schools need to de-emphasize computers. Some of his reasons why are: teachers are not being cautious with the Internet, computers cost so much resulting in lack of funding for other programs/needs, computers are taking away from layered lessons, and students my become victims of commerical novelties.
Opinion:I agree that SOME teachers are not as cautious as they should be about computers and the Internet. I think it is necessary for teachers to teach computer ethics and dangers before letting students on the computer. I also agree that teachers should use computers as a supplement to their lessons. T. Oppenheimer went a little too far on technology de-emphasization, students live an a technology driven world and are interested in learning with a computer. I don't believe in using a computer for every lesson, but once every 2-4weeks to be sufficient.
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Janell,
I agree with your viewpoint. The problem at our school is that we don't have computers labs that any classes other than the typing and technology classes can use. We have a group of computers in the library, but they are spread apart so it is really hard to monitor all students all the time. I think schools need to think through the use and placement of computers a little better so that they are used in the best possible manner.
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