Granted, it is not realistic to envision our state becoming the next Silicon Valley, but we do have the strong potential to become an important high-tech center. Our unique culture and location can serve as a link between the mainland and the Asia-Pacific area. We already have some of the basic infrastructure and, although there is still a long way to go, with both the state and the business communities working together, we can make it a reality. While there will always be misuse of any medium utilized in the educational process, the benefits of computers far outweigh potential or perceived negative effects. When used as a tool for a purpose, like writing to communicate information and ideas, it can be invaluable.
Writing often calls for a series of corrections and revisions.
The word processing application on a computer can make this arduous task relatively painless or even exciting, as new ideas can modify the initial manuscript rather effortlessly. We need lockers for the heavy books of school children. It is nice to think of building and providing the keiki and tourists a new aquarium in Kakaako, but we need to have common sense and provide lockers for each child first. Have compassion on them and provide needed lockers today. It'll keep these sons and daughters from spinal injury.