10/24/11

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/23/technology/at-waldorf-school-in-silicon-valley-technology-can-wait.html?_r=3&hp=&pagewanted=all
 A Silicon Valley School That Doesn’t Compute


2) The article is about the Waldorf school in Silicon Valley that teach students without the presence of technology. Instead, the administration seeks to engage student in creative activities and interaction between students.
3) Students and their parents, school administrations
4) People and machines, policies and standards
5) Education
6) I think that if the Waldorf schools aren't that different from the environment that my generation grew up with in elementary school. We were no where near as developed and aware of the technological possibilities that students make use of today.
7) I agree with the Waldorf schools and their belief that if needed, students are able to easily learn and take up technological skills. However, I dont necessarily believe that technology isn't a very useful tool to elementary students. To a certain extent, 
8) Some positives that result with the introduction of technology in elementary school is opportunity for alternative teaching styles, students would learn to be more independent when working, and their creativity would be enhanced. Some negatives to it would be the lack of social interaction, there may be a greater kids may be a greater aptness to plagerism.