The Case for Banning Laptops-The New Yorker

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I really liked this reading. I personally can’t take notes on a laptop, and I know that I learn so much better and am more engaged when taking hand written notes. I think he goes about the situation perfectly in having his students read the research about why he is making the decision to ban laptops, and I think he is also teaching a valuable lesson there is being critical when going about education and technology. I think technology is a great tool that when harnessed correctly can greatly add to the educational experience and learning process, but we are still early in learning that relationship and should question the positives and negatives while we find out more.