Robot teachers.

I completely disagree with the arguement that computers should be kept out of the liberal arts classroom. Obviously, as culture changes, education must adapt with it. If it didn't adapt with the times, we would all still be writing with quils and reading from scrolls. Yes, I realize that sounds ridiculous, but so does the thought that it would possibly be benneficial to anyone to keep computers out of the classroom.

Besides just the opportunity to gain a wider array of information, computers and other technology helps to engage students in their learning. As someone who works with special ed students ranging from 3 to 13 years old, I can say from experience that the children love to go on the computers; to type, to surf the internet, and to play educational games such as FastMath.

I am not claiming that education should be accomplished merely through computers. Teachers sitll must be the primary source of information and instruction. Additionally, I am aware that technology does, in some ways, allow us to be more lazy in our learning endeavors. However, computers and the internet are valuable recources and students must be instructed in the proper ways of utilizing the technology in helpful and appropriate manors.