An article in the New York Times discusses the use of technology by students. The article suggests that many students forgo homework and focusing on school because they are distracted by Facebook, text messages, and video games.
As I walk through the halls of our schools I see cell phones and ipods. Students walk around with earbuds listening to music. Is this good or bad?
Technology is part of the world that these students are growing up in. They have no fear of technology and seem adept at figuring out how to use technology. But are students learning?
Students listen to music, text, update their Facebook status and do homework all at the same time. How is that possible? Is that a good thing?
I don't want to sound like a Luddite but I worry and wonder about the ubiquity of technology - especially among our students.
I believe that technology has enhanced our lives and opened up possibilities and doors that were not able to be opened previously. But is it too much?
Is technology a tool or is it an end in itself?
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