Children today are becoming more and more tech savvy. Everywhere you go, you see toddlers holding
toy cell phones, or “working” on toy computers that are loaded with learning
games. Parents bring portable DVD
players on car trips or to restaurants in order to keep the kids
entertained. These devices, marketed
for young children, are seen more and more.
It seems that technology is taking over not only our lives, but the
lives of our kids.
Classes on basic computer operations are being held in
pre-schools. When children reach
elementary school age, they should not only know how to operate a computer, but
they should also know how to access the Internet and conduct web searches. The rising cost of textbooks has made it
impossible for schools to purchase a book for every class for each child. Now, to save costs, they are having the
students download e-textbooks from the schools’ websites. Each school’s website also doubles as an
on-line community where students can “speak” to each other. Teachers volunteer to tutor after hours on
the website, so if students are having difficulties with a homework assignment
or a particular subject in general, they can get help.
At the beginning of the new school year, or at the end of the old
school year, the schools will send memos to the parents on which computers or
laptops to purchase. This is to insure
that the students have the equipment that meets the system requirements for
downloads, etc. The schools will also
advise the parents of where these computers can be purchased at the best
possible price. Some may even offer
coupons for a limited time.
