More technology assumptions
After pondering more, I realized that my assumptions regarding the "good" use of
technology really were assuming a high school level of science. Blake Buemann
mentioned another use of technology in the lower levels that I also consider to
be a good use of technology - using a calculator to perform many calculations to
develop the idea of pi (Buemann, 2005). I think that technology can be used to
help children develop abstract concepts. Rather than just telling them about pi
and expecting it to be understandable, having them do an exercise through which
the concept becomes clear will hopefully allow them to remember it better.
Reference
Buemann, B. (2005). Re: Jill's Analysis of Interview 2.. Message 1308, ETEC
533 MA-L2-Interview (Jeff) Discussion Forum.