Laptops are 21st Century Pencils
Laptops are 21st Century Pencils
The ongoing debate over the renewal of the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) reflects a broader challenge regarding current public perceptions about education. No one today questions the value of school districts purchasing pencils, paper, and textbooks for students to utilize in their classrooms and at home. Since people have extensive experience with these tools and resources in their own educational backgrounds, their necessity is generally taken for granted.