Are we slaves to technology? Sydney Grammar school

Technology is a tool that we use to make our lives easier. It can be any thing from a tooth pick to a computer.

In education and in the classroom, digital technology is a powerful tool. It can be used to enhance students knowledge and learning but it should be used in moderation and with guidance.

The article by the principal of Sydney Grammar and the comments that follow below show the pros and cons for having computers in the classroom that I found very thought provoking.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/education/computers-in-class-a-scandalous-waste-sydney-grammar-head/news-story/b6de07e63157c98db9974cedd6daa503