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Re: computers do more harm than good



I use my computers for data taking only. The results I get generally
are much better and do show the desired relationships.
Tim
Does this have bearing on our recent discussion about the value of
computers in physics labs?

Larry



At 4:43 PM -0600 9/13/00, EDUCAUSE wrote:

REPORT: COMPUTERS IN SCHOOLS DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD
The U.S. should postpone its push to move technology into
classrooms until studies prove that computers help children
learn, according to a report released Tuesday by the Alliance for
Childhood, a group of educators, children's advocates, and doctors.
The enthusiasm for technology in schools is fueled by the high-tech
industry's desire to expand its markets, and parents' concern that
their children will fall behind without computers in schools, the
report says. The Alliance suggests that elementary school students
learn through hands-on, real-world activities, and that the U.S.
surgeon general should conduct studies on the emotional,
developmental, and physical effects of computers on children, and on
the ethical and social issues that might impact older students. The
report says that computers present health risks such as eyestrain,
obesity, and repetitive stress injuries; detract from human
interaction, creativity, and hands-on learning; and do little to
boost academic achievement. (SiliconValley.com, September 12 2000)



Tim O'Donnell
Instructor of Physics and Chemistry
Celina High School
715 East Wayne Street
Celina, Ohio 45822
(419) 586-8300 Ext 1200 or 1201
odonnt@celina.k12.oh.us

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