The Internet In Public Schools

"The Internet: A Necessity Or Luxury In The Public School Classroom."
Modems, e-mail, www's and .com's - are these phrases merely a part of a worldwide fad, or are they here to stay? And if they are, then what role should they play in the future of public education? Many times, new things come along, and we all jump on the big boat of opportunity so quickly that we forget to look at the long term merits of what we're boarding. The Internet is a good example of this, and we should all take a much closer look before we decide whether the Internet has a purpose and a place in the public schools of tomorrow.
Education is merely preparing students for the future. But what is the future? No ...

Want to read the rest of this paper?
Join Essayworld today to view this entire essay
and over 50,000 other term papers

our lives and in the lives of our youth. Without the internet in our schools, how will teachers instruct students to take full advantage of what the internet has to offer?
After establishing that the Internet is indeed a growing part of our society that will not likely disappear soon, schools and their administrators must decide if the Internet is a necessity or a luxury. The answer is simple; the Internet is a luxury. If it were a necessity for public schools' survival, then how have they made it this far without it? Though the Internet is a luxury, that does not mean it has no place in public schools. Imagine schools today without luxuries such as the light bulb, copy machine, or personal computer. Ten years ago, it would have been impossible to compose a letter, to send it, and have it received all in a matter of seconds. It is imperative that students are taught how to access these new opportunities so that when compared with other students anywhere in the world, they will ...

Get instant access to over 50,000 essays.
Write better papers. Get better grades.

Already a member? Login

CITE THIS PAGE:

APA
MLA
Chicago
Turabian

The Internet In Public Schools. (2006, April 23). Retrieved January 25, 2020, from http://www.essayworld.com/essays/The-Internet-In-Public-Schools/44823

"The Internet In Public Schools." Essayworld.com. Essayworld.com, 23 Apr. 2006. Web. 25 Jan. 2020. <http://www.essayworld.com/essays/The-Internet-In-Public-Schools/44823>

"The Internet In Public Schools." Essayworld.com. April 23, 2006. Accessed January 25, 2020. http://www.essayworld.com/essays/The-Internet-In-Public-Schools/44823.

JOIN NOW

Join today and get instant access to this and 50,000+ other essays

PAPER DETAILS

Added: 4/23/2006 12:25:30 AM
Category: Miscellaneous
Type: Premium Paper
Words: 663
Pages: 3

Save |

Report

SHARE THIS PAPER

SAVED ESSAYS

Save and find your favorite essays easier