Technology use has become a vital and important skill for individuals today. We have seen students, much younger than before, who are capable of using technology provided for them. It is safe to say that knowledge of technology is greatly increasing with each generation. But should we encourage students to use technology, like computers and web pages, to complete all of their work? And if we do, at what age is it appropriate and likely that students will be able to do so?Having experience working in an elementary school and seeing first-hand the computer and Internet skills students have I am still slightly unsure whether using web pages for assignment submission in an elementary school would be good. I am sure of the fact that this would be acceptable and appropriate for middle school and high school students. Unfortunately for this use of technology, I feel that elementary school students, especially K-3, need to receive assignments first-hand. In my opinion they need to receive assignments this way because it helps with their organization, responsibilities, handwriting, spelling, etc. If we assign work to be completed on a class web page, we are encouraging students to use the Internet for help, rather than using their own knowledge. The arguments for both sides I am sure are endless and I would love to hear others opinions on this subject!
