In Conclusion...
by Courtney Strohm
We have all taken different point of views about the subject of computers in education. Steph, Jeanie, and Andrea believe that computers are benifitial to the education sytem while Courtney and Jessy believe that computers are a hindrence to the learning process.
Steph’s paper deals with the topic of the effectiveness of cyberspace in education. She makes many points about how this is a positive aspect for today’s society. She discusses that when she was in grade school computers were not as available to the students as they are now. She also explains how computer technology has become more efficient and it that the inhancement of computer based instruction will prove to be benificial to the students' futures in this ever increasing computer dependent society.
Andrea’s paper takes the same view point on the issue of computers of in education. She believes that schools have more technology today than they ever had. She also discusses that computers are going to be even more advanced in the future than they are today. Businesses require their employees to be familiar with the new computer technology.
Jeanie’s paper also supports the use of computers in the classroom. However, she points out that the inclusion of computers in the classrooms has been a slow proces and there are still problems that need to be worked out. For example, some teachers are fully prepared to teach their lessons with computers, and then there are some teachers who are not.
Jessy’s paper discusses what computers today have to offer. However, she says that schools are lacking the things that students need to learn in order to be successful. Her paper questions whether the computer inclusion into the classrooms is worth the cost. She also asks if the educators are trained well enough to use the computers in a benificial manner.
Courtney also argues against computer use in the schools. Her paper discusses the accesibility of pornography to students in school and at home. Courtney emphasizes that the use of computers in schools is benificial but there must be a way of preventing the students from seeing inappropriate sites.
All of the essays provide interesting insights into the debate over computers in education. Please explore our thoughts by clicking on the links provided, and E-mail us with your ideas and comments on the issue.
Jeanie Butler: JB301361@wcupa.edu
Stephanie Fineman: SF271081@wcupa.edu
Jessy Norman: JN299063@wcupa.edu
Andrea Earley: AE283085@wcupa.edu
Courtney Strohm: CS29685@wcupa.edu