Abused Computers

    Many schools try to give the opportunity to use the computers instead of boring textbooks, but students are starting to abuse it.
 
   Computers are a big deal now. Maybe taking the computers away from students who abuse them will help give focus. As I was sitting on the computer researching, I found out that Examiner.com says "There is no sense in fighting this change, for these tools are too useful." When asked "Do you think teachers should take the privilege of students using the computers, since most students can't focus?" Charity Abram, a senior at Sierra says, "I don"t think they should take the computers because we"re going to find a way to use them anyway."
 
   What do teachers say about these computers? I took a trip to the library and spoke to Linda Turnbull, and Reba Holmes, two library teachers at Sierra. Mrs. Homes thought it would be a good idea if a student and a parent went to the district and brought up the subject of using computers during school. "I think they should ask about the polices and why they have them and if they can be changed," Holmes. "Students aren't allowed to get on online sites in the library, but it's kind of hard because the district has a Facebook," Turnbull explains to me. "I also think it would be best for students not to, because it slows down the computers for eveyone."
 
   While discussing with Nico Osorio, he explains that he uses the computers for actual school use. When asked "Do you think most students choose to get on online sites instead of school work?" He says, "I really can't spectulate on what students are doing." In other words he can't assume what other students are doing while he's doing his own work.
 
    Aside from other students, Nico believes that having computers are a great idea. "It keeps students away from sleeping and not paying attention with textbooks." Depending on the student, some actually pay attention like Nico and work on school work. Nico tells me, "I do my work in 5 mintues and have the rest of the time to screw around, but that's only because I understand the conxept." So maybe students should start paying attention, get their done and have time to do what you want to.

    "Would you say that the computer use could causse anxiety to students?" Nico says, "I think it would cause less;it helps maintian it actually. Instead of having many books to read, you can just have your computer." Multiple students agree with what Nico said. Like Anissa Zapata. She says, "Computers are bad for students that don't pay attention because, it causes them to lose focus in class, but good for the studnets who use it for resources."

 I belive that computers are a great idea, but teachers should make the students show their work before getting on the computer and make sure their work is completed.