It is okay not to be left behind in this new information age. Regardless of the money schools receive from these companies, the schools benefit from this endeavor through research and development.
Schools also add to the policy debate on the use of new technologies in education.
These companies will be around for some time to come and schools must learn to deal with them now or never. Be sure to include your name and affiliation. Legitimate requests for anonymity will be honored. The Chronicle maintains Colloquy as an open forum where readers can comment on issues. Submissions may be condensed or edited for clarity, but editing is kept to a minimum.