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I am of the opinion that children in K-5th grade should NOT be given laptops. In a similar fashion, I don’t think that teenagers should be provided with a Porche when just learning to drive. There is too much to handle and too many chances to damage things (and/or themselves).
Elementary students need to be able to explore and experiment without the inhibition of feeling like they are going to mess up some delicate piece of equipment. I think that elementary students should be give the older desktop models in order to learn basic computing skills.
Laptops should be given to older students who have learned basic computing skills and are developmentally ready to handle the responsibility needed for laptops. This also gives the younger children something to aspire to. They need goals to work toward and not be handed everything at one time; especially too soon.
My opinions are based too on the apparent lack of funding for technology equipment. If schools get to the point where laptops are available for everyone, then by all means pass them around. Until then, let’s save them for the older students who are needing to acquire workforce skills today.
I do not see how it could hurt them to be given the laptops. I think the only outcome would be a benefit to all students. It would allow students to get some extra practice on skills presented in class. It would be even more of a benefit to those students have no access to a home computer due to their economic situation. This is a common problem with students who have to do research papers. Many parents cannot affor d to have a home computer while others do not even have transportation to get them to a public computer (library, etc). Another benefit could be that students do some assignments through computer eliminating the use or waste of so much paper.
Grade could improve due to the accessibility to more resources and supplements. Visual and tactile learners would probably benefit the most.
Yes, I think this could only be a positive thing for classrooms. Our young children sometimes do not have the opportunities to travel and are not aware of the different cultures of the world. Yes, I would integrate it to my class.
I belive that kinder studends are acapable of understanding the basics is computer literacy. Maybe laptops are not the best alternative for these very young children. However, grades 1 though 5 are definetely able to handle laptops. Just keeping in mind that first graders might be able to handle them my the second semester!!!
I think there might be a chance that their grades can improve. With a laptop they can be able to navigate the Internet whenever they have doubts about a specific topic. Once they get familiarized with a protected website that gives them all the right information, they will be able to build on their knowledge.
I believe K-5 students should be taught how to use laptops and taught with laptops but I do not think they should be given laptops. Going to a computer class and learning lessons and procedures step by step from the computer teacher is the correct way for K-5 students to use computers. In this way there is constant supervision and learning. Grades will improve if they are taught lessons through the use of computers since they tend to capture the students’ attention rather quickly. A student using a computer on his own will not ensure learning and the improvement of grades. A student may be assigned to work on an educational program such as Starfall but the teacher needs to monitor constantly to make sure the program is being used correctly. From experience, children (K-12) will play with a laptop at the first chance they get. With laptops comes great responsibility that children in grades K-5 are not ready to assume. Seemingly innocent things on a computer can be very dangerous. Laptops should be used by K-5 students under the guidance and supervision of the teacher and computer teacher to ensure learning and improvement of grades.
I believe that giving laptops to the students has its pros and cons. I feel that laptops for certain lessons are useful, but not for the students to have all the time and all day. Every student learns in a different way. Some need to actually see and hear the teacher teach the concept in order to learn it. Others will do wonderful learning through the laptop. Of course we will see some students grades improve, but others will probably have their grades drop. We need to consider all of the students’ learning abilities before making a decision like that one.
I am of the opinion that children in K-5th grade should NOT be given laptops. In a similar fashion, I don’t think that teenagers should be provided with a Porche when just learning to drive. There is too much to handle and too many chances to damage things (and/or themselves).
Elementary students need to be able to explore and experiment without the inhibition of feeling like they are going to mess up some delicate piece of equipment. I think that elementary students should be give the older desktop models in order to learn basic computing skills.
Laptops should be given to older students who have learned basic computing skills and are developmentally ready to handle the responsibility needed for laptops. This also gives the younger children something to aspire to. They need goals to work toward and not be handed everything at one time; especially too soon.
My opinions are based too on the apparent lack of funding for technology equipment. If schools get to the point where laptops are available for everyone, then by all means pass them around. Until then, let’s save them for the older students who are needing to acquire workforce skills today.
I do not see how it could hurt them to be given the laptops. I think the only outcome would be a benefit to all students. It would allow students to get some extra practice on skills presented in class. It would be even more of a benefit to those students have no access to a home computer due to their economic situation. This is a common problem with students who have to do research papers. Many parents cannot affor d to have a home computer while others do not even have transportation to get them to a public computer (library, etc). Another benefit could be that students do some assignments through computer eliminating the use or waste of so much paper.
Grade could improve due to the accessibility to more resources and supplements. Visual and tactile learners would probably benefit the most.
Yes, I think this could only be a positive thing for classrooms. Our young children sometimes do not have the opportunities to travel and are not aware of the different cultures of the world. Yes, I would integrate it to my class.
I belive that kinder studends are acapable of understanding the basics is computer literacy. Maybe laptops are not the best alternative for these very young children. However, grades 1 though 5 are definetely able to handle laptops. Just keeping in mind that first graders might be able to handle them my the second semester!!!
I think there might be a chance that their grades can improve. With a laptop they can be able to navigate the Internet whenever they have doubts about a specific topic. Once they get familiarized with a protected website that gives them all the right information, they will be able to build on their knowledge.
I believe K-5 students should be taught how to use laptops and taught with laptops but I do not think they should be given laptops. Going to a computer class and learning lessons and procedures step by step from the computer teacher is the correct way for K-5 students to use computers. In this way there is constant supervision and learning. Grades will improve if they are taught lessons through the use of computers since they tend to capture the students’ attention rather quickly. A student using a computer on his own will not ensure learning and the improvement of grades. A student may be assigned to work on an educational program such as Starfall but the teacher needs to monitor constantly to make sure the program is being used correctly. From experience, children (K-12) will play with a laptop at the first chance they get. With laptops comes great responsibility that children in grades K-5 are not ready to assume. Seemingly innocent things on a computer can be very dangerous. Laptops should be used by K-5 students under the guidance and supervision of the teacher and computer teacher to ensure learning and improvement of grades.
I believe that giving laptops to the students has its pros and cons. I feel that laptops for certain lessons are useful, but not for the students to have all the time and all day. Every student learns in a different way. Some need to actually see and hear the teacher teach the concept in order to learn it. Others will do wonderful learning through the laptop. Of course we will see some students grades improve, but others will probably have their grades drop. We need to consider all of the students’ learning abilities before making a decision like that one.