Do we really need technology?

Computer technology is needed as societal demands on what students learn have increased dramatically. This trend of risong expectations is accelerating because of the esplotion of knowledge now available to the public and growing demands of the workplace. Classroom equipped with chalk and board is no longer sufficient in delivering latest knowledge where computer and software are needed. However. in Malaysia context. those in rural area still suffering from lack of educational technology which enable the students ans teachers to compete with moving knowledge trend. They will be in handicap in certain field. It is not their fault to be technology illiterate. Their school condition and teacher's ability to teach are limiting them to gain more.

However, research found that tehnology use in school produces mix result. There are positive ad negative in various aspects. Thre main reasons contribute to these results. First, hardware and software very among schools, nad even greater variation approaches schools use the technology. Secondly, concurrent reforms in other areas such as curriculum, assessment, and teacher prefessional development, so the gains in learning cannot be attributed to use of technology alone. Third, research is obviously expensive. O_o!