I went home on Thursday and spent some time with my mother in school. Thursday was the day before their April Break and all the students had to turn in their laptops for the week. It was SHOCKING to me to see that these students we flipping out over turning in these laptops. One week without them was like one week without a leg or an arm... It was so funny to see these students try anything to keep them!
I know that the MLTI program is really fantastic and a great opportunity for students, but seeing what I did on Thursday makes me question it. Are these students becoming TOO reliable on their laptops? No one should be getting THAT upset about one week without them. I guess it's bitter sweet..
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10 years ago
Wow, that's crazy. It's too bad..kids should be really excited about vacation and taking a break from school AND technology. I know that I enjoy using my computer over break leisurely, but I sometimes like to take a break from it. This makes me wonder what the children are doing with their computers to be so reliant on them. I have to ask the same question Kirsten, are they becoming TOO reliant on those computers?
ReplyDeleteThis is a little disturbing to me too, if I had to be honest. What happened to being excited about the break - to have fun w/ friends, go to the mall or the beach, go on a trip with family, enjoy time outside, etc., etc.?!
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