The Technology Puzzle

David Bowman’s article The Technology Puzzle is quite a maze in this so called technologically advancing 21st century. It is a sorry state of affairs where technology is being discarded because it has not been adopted and adapted in the most beneficial way.
Students are excited about the computer but to such limited uses as gaming and chatting.
Teachers have really not made an effort to unlearn and to learn the ways of the new age. They indulge in just
Technology education where time is taken away from subject areas to teach computers.
Teaching Substitution where there is no enhancement of learning but just learning the same thing in a different way that is there is no additional learning for the students.
Behaviour modification where computers are used to occupy or reward students!!!
Where is this leading us?
Are we preparing the Gen Next students for enhanced learning, visualized and realistic learning, sharing of ideas, increasing efficiency,saving time? In the same amount of time the advantages and enormous amount of extra learning has not been tapped at all.
What is to be done
Action needs to be taken and quick. Steps need to be taken to integrate learning to make topics and subjects come to life. This will enhance understanding and creativity in students.
To make this possible, teachers need to enjoy being with computers. A lot of effort will be required but then with sharing of ideas and help from the more proficient teachers in computers, a lot can be done to make this a journey worth taking.