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TC>  >TC>When it comes to its use in the class room I would definitely agree
TC>  >TC>with the approach with caution.  Use what works and develop new
TC>  >TC>educational techniques.  Keep of the old what works and throw out 
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TC>  >TC>rest that doesn't.  We still have a need to develop the mind before
TC>  >TC>letting children use technology to do all the mental activity.
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TC>  >And in addition we need to be aware of the mindless effects computers
TC>  >have on some people.  Computer games in particular can be
TC>  >damaging...they are hypnotizing and frustrating.  I enjoy technology 
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TC>  >especially computers.  I also recognize the potential for harm exists
TC>  >and that we (society in general but especially educators) need to keep
TC>  >both eyes open and be wary of "too good a thing."
TC>I don't get the connection between Computer gaming and technology in the
TC>class room.  While I would agree that some people are adversely effected
TC>by computers IMO it should have no bearing at all on what the computers
TC>are used for.  These same individuals would probably be effected
TC>negatively by some other source if the computer were not present.
TC>I think the greatest fear of many teachers is that somehow they will be
TC>replaced by the technology.  While I am sure there are many ways they
TC>could be supplemented I doubt total replacement would be an option.  Now
TC>some of the cyber education ideas could cut down on the need for large
TC>numbers of certain educational teachers in some fields.  That will not
TC>come about until most homes have some sort of access.  Time will tell
TC>if the right decisions were made or not.
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