Kindergarteners learn the parts of a plant through an app on their
classroom tablets, second graders learn about the butterfly life cycle
as it is projected on the smart board - the digital age brings all sorts
of new wonders, but at what cost? Young students are obsessed with
screens, and many parents and teachers are relying much too heavily on
technology; rather than using it to complement hands-on experiences
based in real-world exploration, technology takes center stage. I have
never seen so many children afraid of bugs or worried about getting dirt
on their hands and clothes. No technology can ever replace kneeling in
the dirt and getting messy!
By Stephen
Original Image Citation: Urban Farm, July/Aug 2011, p. 61
