Are computer & video games effective teaching tools?

Submitted by Suzanne Steelman (not verified) on February 1, 2008 - 23:03.

That's a quick & easy. Give the kid's an electronic gismo on any level & they will put all their energy into it.

There is a fine line here. Are we babysitting via techonology or teaching?

Where have all the story teller's gone? Gone to ________ Everyone, When will we
ever________________________________

Who is asking the questions? Who is modeling social communication skills? How are personsonal & interactive peer group lessons guided? When does Creative talents & ideas come into play, on a vocal level?

Least but not last,the almighty $ determinds the reality of schools who have such equipment.

Utopia still awaits,public school's in the good old USA.

Aloha

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