Blog article #4 

Summary: 

The article argues that  younger children should not spend time learning software programs. The author says that it is a waste of time because by the time they learn it, the students do not learn a thing beneficial. The children will learn how to use a software program that will be outdated in a few years. The author also writes that computers are not always the best vehicle to learning. There is technology that are not computers including dice and measuring devices. Also, he suggest that making the students take apart a computer and putting it back together again is more beneficial for students. FInally, he compares us to Japan. Japan takes time to think through their problems, and the teacher might spend weeks on one problem. American teachers rush through problems and do not look at them from all aspects. 

Reflection:

I personally agree with the article. When a teacher is with 22 first grade students trying to teach them how to take a spelling test from a website, it is frustrating for the teacher and the students. I do think students should be using computers a little during the week, but it is a waste of time to go down to the computer lab for an hour and a half each week. It is all about teaching the students through the best way possible. If the students cannot take a spelling test because they cannot understand the words on the computer, then students should not be using computers to take the spelling test. I really enjoyed reading how the Japanese teach their children. Students should be thinking critically at all times instead of being forced to rush to the next subject without understanding of the previous subject.