Discussion

I think that most students today would be considered "Digital Natives". These students probably had computers in their homes since they were born. I know that we didn't get one till around 1993. I feel lucky that I was able to learn how to use computers compared to my parents. Video games in the classroom are a concern but on the other hand, we used them in elementary school to use education games and they were great! Like someone said earlier, it does become an issue in the schools when students are issued their own computers. Students will load non-educational games on there and just play on it all day long instead of working on their school work. There are pros and cons but in the long run I believe that having great technology in our schools is important and plays a key role in getting students to learn how to use word processors, etc. For secondary students, it definitely prepares them better for college to learn how to use certain programs.