Children are writing and publishing information for other children. Teachers make all the decisions and children follow directions. These children will be well prepared for the Industrial Revolution. Children are engaged in real science, collaborating with experts and peers, collecting real data and contributing to the solution of real problems, i.e., problems which have not yet been solved. Children practice skills in isolation, i.e., the skills are isolated from curriculum content and the children are isolated from each other and from a caring adult.
Children risk developmental disadvantage.
Computers and furniture are arranged to insure good ergonomics and children are taught good posture. Furniture is designed such that the child's wrist is not above the elbow, feet touch the floor, and the monitor is at eye level. See U. S. News Online for graphical advice from the American Occupational Therapy Association on proper positioning. Children are at risk of developing repetitive stress and other health injuries. Education World Web site article with links to research linking technology use and student achievement.