It depends on how the computers are used. If you put the kids on the computers and wait for something magical to happen so that they will suddenly learn something, then yes they are quite limited. But if the computer is used as a tool, like a calculator, ruler, or pencil, they can be a great supplement to the learning that is already occurring in the classroom.
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It depends on how the computers are used. If you put the kids on the computers and wait for something magical to happen so that they will suddenly learn something, then yes they are quite limited. But if the computer is used as a tool, like a calculator, ruler, or pencil, they can be a great supplement to the learning that is already occurring in the classroom.