In naming all of these specific tools and their functions, Sparkman is trying to get his reader to understand the place the computer should have in the classroom. According to him, that place should be as a learning tool, not as the focus of learning. A student should take advantage of it as a resource in order to further explore other subjects, such as music, history and art. In essence, the computer was created to boost our curiosity about the world around us, not limit our inquisitive nature by spending all of our time in front of a monitor. Sparkman is correct in stressing the importance of human qualities and gifts.
Humans are still humans, no matter what the latest fad is.
Just because we have stressed the same learning tools for hundreds of years does not mean it is time for a change. It probably just means they are actually working. In his article, Sparkman does not address the negative effects of the increase in computer use. He assumes that if educators, parents and mentors follow his advice, there will be few problems in this new technological age. He is very na ve.