Todd Oppenheimer's article "The Computer Delusion," was an interesting read. He makes good points about the passive nature of technological fads in the classroom. However, the article is pre-Web 2.0, that is, an interactive use of web technology, and I can't help but wonder about how his article might have changed if written this year. And though this would likely have impacted his article some, I think his argument would have remained the same, which is that engaged, enthusiastic teachers and funding for programs such as the arts, vocational skills, and math, are essential components for a successful education program.
Technology cannot replace the foundations of development, including relationships, social skills, and interaction with one's environment. If these things are preserved in our educational system, technology can remain a useful tool to compliment and tease out these foundational skills. Used carelessly, or trusting in the magic of technology to the point of disengaging from the process, technology is just another passing fad, but with collateral damage previously unseen.
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