Anderson praised this renewed focus on the individual, not the technology. They're there, but we need to make sure they're making a difference to the children. Louise Davis, child and family development specialist with MSU's Extension Service, said that while computers can enhance children's education in and out of the classroom, not having access to one does not mean they will be left behind. There are also many public libraries which offer computers with Internet access that are available for anyone in the community to use at no charge. Davis also pointed to a recent trend where schools offer computers for checkout at parent centers.
Parents can take a computer home for temporary use and then return it for others to borrow.
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