The use of technology in today's society is beginning to increase rapidly everyday. People have become more reliant on it than they realize. For example, before people go to work or class, they may use a hair dryer, electric razor, curling iron, computer, television, microwave, along with many more. In schools today, the ability to use technology is really improving. Some schools have up to one computer per child, while others have only 1. Their is also a new wave of using marker boards minus the mess, known as "smart boards." These boards allow teachers to hook up their computers to a projector-type screen. This enables students to learn more hands with all different types of hands-on activities. Along with the wonderful things that technology can provide within the classroom, some cannot help but wonder if people may begin to rely on it too much. A computer can print out grades for students in alphabetical order; however, it cannot discipline a student for starting a fight. The question lies within the difference of intelligence between the baby boomer's generation and the future intelligence of the children born in the 2000's. When is the point when teachers begin to focus on the use of technology, and not the individual needs of the students? Hopefully, time will help reveal to us how technology is really affecting the future of our country, and our world.
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