Computer labs are a lousy location for computers. A single computer in the classroom has more value than an occasional visit to a computer lab. Kids don t need to be introduced to a computer, they need to USE a computer. Struggling students often get more out of computers than average or above-average performers. The reason is because computers, utilizing present software strategies, are effective at drilling basic skills like reading, writing, and math.
Most teachers still don t know how to use computers in the classroom.
Today s computers are pretty much useless unless a teacher intervenes, scripting careful lesson plans and guiding students along the way. And most teachers are unprepared to do this. Nearly half of teachers in America have little computer training or experience. School systems must plan their computer use carefully. Computers need to be integrated into the schools system and states need to require that school districts have a comprehensive technology plan with budgets for training and support included, along with a corporate-style mission statement.