Article Critiques

SLM-521-01: Summer '02

Article Critique One

     Is having technology in the classroom a good or a bad idea?  While much of the current technology focuses on how it can be used to support student achievement at school, some critics say computers often do more harm than good.

Marshall, J., & Rossett, A (1997). How technology can forge links between school and home.
     
National School Boards Association, January (Electronic School Reproduction Service)
http://www.electronic-school.com/0197f3.html

Stoll, C. (2001). Who needs computers?
School Library Journal, October v47, p46 (InfoTrac
     Reproduction Service No. A79966293)
http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/brennerk/stoll.html


Article Critique Two

      Assistive technology helps students succeed in school and socially.  For schools the goal has always been to bring students with physical and learning disabilities into the regular classroom.

Garcia. K, (1999). Opening Doors: Assistive Technology Helps Special Education Students Succeed
     In School.
National School Boards Association, September (Electronic Library Reproduction Service)
http://www.electronic-school.com/199909/0999f4.html

Kennedy. K, & Lankutis. T, (2002). Assistive Technology and the Multiage Classroom
     
Tech Learning, March
http://www.techlearning.com/db_area/archives/TL/2002/03/assistive.html

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