The Computer Delusion

In the beginning of this article discussed important stepping stones in technology advancement. As I was reading them, some aren't what we think of when we think of technology in the classroom. For example, B.F. Skinner and the pigeon and rat box, which is of course an important discovery, but it's not what I think of when I think of technology. Just like in our classroom discussion about technological advances...the book is a technological advance just like the Skinner Box. Both of these advances add importance to the field of technology in their own way, and many other advancements were build upon these ideas. It's important to see original ideas, which allowed other things to blossom from them.

I have to agree with what the article stated about "history repeating itself". I think that constantly bringing in new technological equipment in the classroom, and not having the proper knowledge/skills to implement it within the classroom, then what's the point of using it? It does become a viscous cycle because schools are buying the latest tools for classrooms, and they are not being used effectively. So yes, money does become an issue because money is going down the drain when these tools aren't being used or used properly in classes. The intentions of these technological tools are for academics and to enhance learning/lesson, however, they are not being used to the best of their abilities. Unfortunately, many schools are cutting programs from their budget because of this.

One thing that I liked was the perspectives of different teachers within the section called "artificial experience". Yes technology is an added tool for teachers, but not every teacher is going to have a wonderful positive experience with technology. It didn't surprise me that some teachers had negative experiences with technology, because everyone at some point or another has a bad experience with technology. However, teachers need to be openminded about technology and new tools because they can help us rather than hinder.