For class I read three articles on the use of technology in education. What follows are my thoughts on "The Overdominance of Computers" by Lowell W. Monke.
I found myself in deep agreement with Monke's arguments. I believe that while it is absolutely necessary for us to prepare our youth for living in a technologically advanced world, it is even more essential for us to develop their minds, including self-discipline, morals, ethics, ambition, judgement, empathy, sympathy, reasoning, logic and kindness. These qualities are not developed by mindlessly watching the tube and playing video games all day, although watching educational programs on the television (including those on PBS, Discovery, National Geographic and the History Channel) and playing educational video games can and do help significantly.
I agree with Monke that elementary school should not be saturated with technology, but should have very little of it. Humans are most impressionable and formative during their early years, and it is extremely important for children to have, in the words of Monke, "a deep knowledge of the physical world and community relationships" around them. If children spend too much time in virtual reality while developing, they stand a good chance of forever bearing a disconnect to physical reality. We need to slowly introduce students to technology in order to ensure they lead spiritually fulfilling lives.
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