List+of+Criticisms


 * __List of Criticisms: Educational Technology__**

-The technology is never enough and won’t hold its credibility.

-A failing pattern will soon put the computer ‘out of business’.

-The purchasing of computers is overpowering funds and eliminating programs such as music, art and social programs.

-Schools that had computers on every desk in the classroom are affecting student health (wrist, eyes, and headaches).

-Studies aren’t reliable so it is unsure whether computerized classrooms are beneficiary.

-Studies and donations of computers aren’t showing educationally enhancing results.

-Technology is taking away from the tradition of books

-The internet is too free and accessible to anyone.

-“By extension, it means downplaying the importance of conversation, of careful listening, and of expressing oneself in person with acuity and individuality. In the process, it may also limit the development of children's imaginations” (Oppenheimer).

-Kids only see e-learning, etc, as entertainment and not for educational purposes.

-It is a distraction.

-Technological programs are only used for distribution of information not the teaching itself.

-The e-learning wave is being pushed to early and fast, so it’s not catching on.

-"...distance learning has set in motion unseen trends and processes that threaten the integrity of the university" (Goode).

-Faculty don't want to put the time and effort into distance learning because there is not benefit or reward.

-While technology and distance learning should be making costs for tuition and classes cheaper, it is in fact increasing the costs.

-Learning programs increase the costs and harm the equity of education.

-It's unfair to low income schools who can't afford computers.

-Without proper prior knowledge, computers aren't as effective.

-Computer programs still have kinks to work out.