Computers and technology at large have change the lives of many people in the world both positively and negatively. Computers have unveiled many things which have greatly influenced our lives. This has made many teachers and students to adopt their use in classrooms. However, the use of computers in our classrooms have been characterized by over reliance on them. Cyber space have also played key roles in our lives. For instance there is increase in the number of research paper done each day while, on the other hand, pornography watching by students have increased. These can be controlled through regulations and legislation from the governing bodies. However, the author says that ‘Cyberspace is a voluntary destination’ and “Regardless of how
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A computer eases the students’ time and saves their time by helping in mathematics, addition and subtraction. Richard Askey, a mathematician in the Wisconsin University is challenged by a Japanese educator claiming that calculators hardly assist in a junior’s mental ability. He says, “Drilling addition and subtraction in an age of calculators is a waste of time. Score have reduced by 10percent in calculations”. Thus, calculators should be limited to the elementary and junior schools to help develop their mental abilities (Gelemter, 1994). That makes the difference between the Japanese kids and the American kids. Prose-correcting computer program should hardly be banned in schools as word misspelling is human while having seldom idea of spelling a word is semiliterate. According to, The Wall Street Journal, grade k-3 students were mixed in a relaxed environment in Kentucky. It further denotes that worked great though scores on computation tests had dropped by 10% in one school (Gelemter, …show more content…
These will help improve their imaginations. They glitz ancient media form rather than coming up with their own. Secondly, computers should be restricted for use only in the leisure times. They should be used for enjoyment and not as surrogate teachers. For instance, educational films of the 60s where there would be no learning in class in a movie session. Thirdly, educators should mingle with the students and learn what both parents and teachers knew. Children are best taught with close supervision such as looking them in the face. Computers are there to help the students in research and also be able to learn on their own (Gelemter,
A computer eases the students’ time and saves their time by helping in mathematics, addition and subtraction. Richard Askey, a mathematician in the Wisconsin University is challenged by a Japanese educator claiming that calculators hardly assist in a junior’s mental ability. He says, “Drilling addition and subtraction in an age of calculators is a waste of time. Score have reduced by 10percent in calculations”. Thus, calculators should be limited to the elementary and junior schools to help develop their mental abilities (Gelemter, 1994). That makes the difference between the Japanese kids and the American kids. Prose-correcting computer program should hardly be banned in schools as word misspelling is human while having seldom idea of spelling a word is semiliterate. According to, The Wall Street Journal, grade k-3 students were mixed in a relaxed environment in Kentucky. It further denotes that worked great though scores on computation tests had dropped by 10% in one school (Gelemter, …show more content…
These will help improve their imaginations. They glitz ancient media form rather than coming up with their own. Secondly, computers should be restricted for use only in the leisure times. They should be used for enjoyment and not as surrogate teachers. For instance, educational films of the 60s where there would be no learning in class in a movie session. Thirdly, educators should mingle with the students and learn what both parents and teachers knew. Children are best taught with close supervision such as looking them in the face. Computers are there to help the students in research and also be able to learn on their own (Gelemter,