Jim Mc Coy writes:

 <<< I think they need to figure out how to reduce the amount
 of training and computer savvy that teachers and students must
 have. >>>

>This is the big question:  Why does a kid need to know Windows
>in order to learn to read, write and do basic math?
>Will they really be able to learn state capitals better if
>they read them on a geography web site instead of in a geogrpahy book?

>We are spending a lot of money on bad idea, with no clear
>benefit to anyone except those selling services to the schools.

Of course students must learn the basics, but they still need
to acquire basic computer literacy. Especially for these reasons:

1. If you get an office job you will be expected to use the standard
   applications. These will usually be Windows based.

2. If you go to college you will *have* to be computer literate or
   you will be way behind your classmates.

I've never been fond of the "put a computer on every desk" campaign,
but the students should have an opportunity to get computer literacy
on the types of the systems the will see/use in the marketplace.

Duane Percox
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