Today 's society mainly consists of technology; in our everyday lives we complete even the most basic tasks using some sort of electronic device. It has come to the point where people have stopped conversing with one another because everyone sitting around the table is focused on their cell phones, MP3s, or tablets. This was a problem that was claimed to be originated within teenagers but it has now progressed to children and adults. While walking down the street, sitting in a bus stop, or even shopping for groceries, you do not fail to see at least one individual on their electronics. Although technology is not dangerous, it does affect communication between people. Communication nowadays is enhanced by cell phones, computers, and of course
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According to Daniel King, Superintendent of PSJA Independent School District, the amount of money spent on textbooks each year ranges from about seventy to ninety billion dollars, however they want to see that amount of money being spent on devices instead (Source H), due to the reason that “school officials believe the electronic materials will get students engaged in learning” (Source A) states Arthur H. Rotstein in “Books Are Out, iBooks Are In For Arizona High School”. However, Rotstein’s assertion is not completely incorrect; almost every school believes that by letting kids “bring their own technology” the student will be allowed to learn in their own preferable way. Yet, this is quite expensive; every year it has been considered that at least $404 billion has been spent on computer equipment according to techcrunch.com (Source J). Say, a normal desktop computer at Office Depot costs around $230 each, and the school wanted to purchase at least 24 computers for a computer class and around 5 computers for a normal regular class, the estimated costs on the amount of money spent would be around $145,000 on desktops alone, not including the tablets and iPads, the amount would also vary depending on the size of the school. Now, imagine every single school in the district requesting new computers, now that would be stressful especially if there is not enough money to spend on technology, considering that the school has to spend money on other products as well, such as paper, food, and textbooks. Purchasing new technology can be extremely expensive which is why a school should consider if spending a large amount of money on technology alone would be worth it, especially if the kids are going to be mistreating and misusing this
According to Daniel King, Superintendent of PSJA Independent School District, the amount of money spent on textbooks each year ranges from about seventy to ninety billion dollars, however they want to see that amount of money being spent on devices instead (Source H), due to the reason that “school officials believe the electronic materials will get students engaged in learning” (Source A) states Arthur H. Rotstein in “Books Are Out, iBooks Are In For Arizona High School”. However, Rotstein’s assertion is not completely incorrect; almost every school believes that by letting kids “bring their own technology” the student will be allowed to learn in their own preferable way. Yet, this is quite expensive; every year it has been considered that at least $404 billion has been spent on computer equipment according to techcrunch.com (Source J). Say, a normal desktop computer at Office Depot costs around $230 each, and the school wanted to purchase at least 24 computers for a computer class and around 5 computers for a normal regular class, the estimated costs on the amount of money spent would be around $145,000 on desktops alone, not including the tablets and iPads, the amount would also vary depending on the size of the school. Now, imagine every single school in the district requesting new computers, now that would be stressful especially if there is not enough money to spend on technology, considering that the school has to spend money on other products as well, such as paper, food, and textbooks. Purchasing new technology can be extremely expensive which is why a school should consider if spending a large amount of money on technology alone would be worth it, especially if the kids are going to be mistreating and misusing this