[edi581] Opps
- From: jsch0913@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- To: jsch0913@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2005 18:41:59 +0000 (GMT)
I apologize, I forgot to sign my name- Julie Schopp. Blame it on the turkey.
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Date: Thursday, November 24, 2005 1:37 pm
Subject: Stoll article
To: edi581@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
> It is so easy to attack someone that does not believe in the
> value of computers. The first time i read the
> article, I was angry at the "facts" Mr. Stoll was throwing out.
> But after a second glance, I had to admit that I agreed with
> some of his thoughts.
> First part, he argues about the 3 billion spent on computers in
> the classroom. But honestly,a lot of money is spent on
> telescopes and space equipment and that does not benefit
> everyone. (Okay that was an
> ineloquent sentence there with nothing to back it up- go with me
> on it)
> Stoll then argues that you do not need to know anything beyond
> basic word processing. But as our class has shown, there are
> numerous uses of the computers in the classroom that actually
> enrich the learning experience, not hinder it. I believe that
> money is well spent on researching these enriching programs.
> I DO agree with his characteristics of teachers:
> responsibility, commitment, inspiring- but you also need good
> methods to teach with and computers can help with that. These go
> hand in hand.
> I argue why can't learning be fun? I know that sometimes fun can
> prevent or distract a
> student from learning the correct material, but using creative
> means to teach information isn't always bad!
> I do not know that much about computer
> programs for those under 12 (the age he argues that children
> should start leaning computers) but I believe that there are
> tons of educational software programs and technology (Leap Frog)
> that encourages younger kids to like to learn.
> And then there is the whole book issue- people have been
> worrying about books becoming obsolete for years! And it hasn't
> happened yet. I
> think that it is a waste of time to blame computers for the
> future demise of books and libraries. It is pointless.
> And now I realize that I lied in the beginning of my thoughts- I
> do not agree with him. I see him as a cranky old man that will
> not adapt to the future.
>
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