This article is about an educational using of computers in school.River Dell Regional School has given a laptop to every freshmen and let them use it until they graduate. But recently, the school is considering whether to continue giving a laptop to every student. They have done it for 2 years, parents and students give it mixed review.

This article was written to reveal different point of views about using of computers in school. Some people oppose to use computer in school and some people agree with it. This article reveals both sides and explain both  good points and bad points of using computer in school. It shows us many examples and makes us think about which side is right.

There are some interesting facts that I learned from this article. First, I’ve never known that there is school which provides computers to every students. I realize that school is no exception from development of technology. Also, it was interesting that students’ grades can be improved by educational use of computer. I feel that results can be always different depend on how we did. Also I learned that using of computers can fosters 21st century skills with students such as critical thinking, collaboration, information literacy.

My life is also related with this article. In school, We use computers in many classes. For example, teachers use power point to give information or explain things during the class. We use computers in art class to find images and sometimes we watch video or pictures which related to class through computers. Also we’re doing variety things with computer in computer technology class. This blog is one of those things. I can contact with teachers through e-mail or I can check my homework on teachers’ blog. Also I use computer almost everyday to do my homework. We’re using computers for educational purpose in our daily life.

If I was in power of this event, I would continue giving every students a laptop. First, it can be helpful for students’ grades. There is study which found that students’ scores improved the more they used computers for educational purposes at home and at school. Next, students can do their work more conveniently. It helps kids get organized, communicate with teachers and learn research skills they will need in the workplace. Finally, students can learn variety things through variety media. Teachers can use powerpoint presentations blending video, audio and spreadsheets. Also students can learn 21st century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, information literacy.