Computers—Hinder or Helper? Computers are the wave of today, and certainly that of the future, where more and more careers require technology skills. Some educational institutions have realized the potential of youngsters using technology as a tool, not only to affording them quicker and greater access to information, but also to “jump-start” and aid in their future careers. Clifford Stoll’s “On Classrooms, With and Without Computers” seems to strongly oppose using computers as …showed first 75 words of 611 total…

…showed last 75 words of 611 total…learn as much as they can, for the Internet offers far more information than a teacher possibly can. I think the happy medium would be to offer students some elective classes in computers, such as “Learning to Use the Internet” and “Basic MS Office.” By offering such classes, students will learn how to function in a technological society, yet not be denied the benefits of the “teacher as the teacher” in the classroom. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**