Computers and Technology

Richard Ohmann, in "Computers and Technology" contests that "its easy to get the impression that computers can save the U.S. education." However, he doesn't agree. He contests that education is a business oriented thing and this new demand for computers is something that will benefit this business. His four main points are that education is big business, education is for business, business calls the political tune, and business is privatizing whatever it can. He also argues that this technology trend is giving students the false idea that technology can "bless all our desires." But what, he says, of learning outside of the classroom?
I agree with Ohmann. Business has become a huge part of our nation, as is the natue with capitalism. However, the control over schools can be dangerous. Of course software companies want schools to buy their products, they have a perfectly set up market for the future in the students, and think about how much money they would get. And about learning outside of the classroom, having technologically based learning is good for research, but horrible for so many other things. Many children build social skills through school, and this won't happen without interaction with other students. Furthermore, how can virtually learning about dinosaur bones ever beat seeing Sue at the Field Museum? While technology is a great tool, I feel it should be limited.