Friday, September 21, 2007

Is technology in school making students smart or dumb?

Technology is now being integrated in our school systems, and whether that is a good or bad thing is up for grabs. On one side you have Ohmann who thinks that this new way of teaching is a quick rich scam utilized by the government and schools. And Shaffer who feels the use of technology can help generate a good new way of learning. "Towards a new model of learning through meaningful activity in virtual worlds as preparation for meaningful activity in our postindustrial, technology-rich, real world" (11.)



Essay Outline
Focus on Ohmann's views on technology, pro and con.
>money involved
>class usage
Introduce Shaffer and how they both think alike, then switch to how Shaffer differs.
>video games pro

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