Skeptical scholars often offer thoughtful and reflective observations about educational technology. After teaching a course using distance education interactive video technology, I felt that I was less able to interact with my students. Prof. of Art, Retired. I am a fourth year professor in the School of Health Professions at Southwest Texas State University. It's taken too long already.
Technology is useful as students construct meaning.
They are too slow. One of the disappointing aspects of the 'technology revolution' is how much of it is only marginally adding value to the educational process. It is tempting enough to join in the currently fashionable trend of lashing back against the integration of technology into our schools. Computer technology is first of all like a magnifying mirror. Computers are tools, not silver bullets.