- "Before computers can be successfully integrated into
classrooms, there must be some agreement on the part of the "monguls"
of the job market how much and what it is they need employees to
know and how much of the "work" technology will do. Do
workers in banks and other financial institutions have to know how
to calculate percentages for interest? I feel that we are asking
adult upgraders, and public school students, for the matter, to jump
through hoops that are, and are fast becoming obsolete."
- "We need computer in each classroom. We need printers for
each so each student can see on paper what they have accomplished.
We need up to date programs and instructions in a simple straight
forward way. User friendly."
- "Having only one computer (386), technology such as E-mail
and Internet are beyond the scope of our abilities. Before accessing
these newest developments, I would prefer to acquire enough
keyboards to teach the students some computer basic before
introducing them to advanced software or programs. I see a need for
basic typing or keyboarding skills as well as an "intro to
computers" course for my students. Then, programs like basic
math, geography, or language arts skills would be most helpful as
supplements to learning packets and class texts."
- "I find that as a tutor teaching one on one, the computer is
very destructive, because of the many students trying to use one
computer. I would prefer a separate classroom with enough computers
to satisfy their needs. That way I can teach phonics without and
distractions, as my students are very easily distracted."
- "I feel we are doing a disservice to our adult learners by
not incorporating computers use in their education. We received a "286"
in October '95. I have found disk for games and word processing. The
students are so enthusiastic that they set up a schedule to have
time at it. Imagine if we had a 486."
- "I would dearly love to have computer technology in my
classroom. Many of my students are interested in learning how to use
computers. We do have a 286 but this machine, which lacks a hard
drive, is too limited."
- "I fully agree that a computer in the classroom provides a
multitude of exciting new experiences and opportunities. Most sites
cannot afford this and some sponsors may not contribute more monies
to purchase all equipment needed. I feel that Literacy New Brunswick
should incorporate the cost of a computer set-up in the classroom
with the funding they now provide, and access to software."
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