Write a brief paper to answer the following question. The paper should be typed and double-spaced and conform to basic rules of APA style. Be sure that the paper is double-spaced, with 1 inch margins, in a 12 point font, and with numbered pages. Under no circumstances should the entire paper be fewer than 5 pages or greater than 10 pages (page counts do not include your title page or an optional page dedicated to references). This paper should be submitted electronically.
Think about one or two ways you use technology in your classroom. What has been lost and what has been gained? Analyze this use of technology based on Oppenheimer's views. Would Oppenheimer find that this is a good use of technology? Why or why not? Do you agree with Oppenheimer's view for this use of technology? Why or why not? Be sure to support your ideas with evidence from Oppenheimer's book and a description of what really happens in your clasroom with this use of technology, keeping in mind that Oppenheimer describes many uses of technology that sound good until he actually visits the classroom and finds that the reality does not meet the promise.
If you are not in the classroom or do not have any rich examples of technology use, you may use an example from someone else's classroom. However, you will need enough details about the use to pass a judgment on the reality of the use, not just the promise.
This page was prepared by Dr. David M. Marcovitz.
Last Updated: February 6, 2009