...and now here we are with Chromebooks such a staple that they hinder critical thinking and general effort. Teachers can access work and make grades easier, students can access information without going to a library, and lessons can be more visual and dynamic with all the digital tools available. Flash and glam, those seem to be the plan of the day.
However, with the ease on all sides and the building expectation to be entertained, it appears the willingness to be inconvenienced in the short run for a goal is diminishing. If the information sought is not within the 1st three results in an online search of only one search engine, it is assumed the information does not exist. It looks like cheating, short-cuts, and work avoidance are the new challenges to be conquered. These are not necessarily malicious actions or some cases even planned - the carrot is right in front of the runner.
A balance between paper work and computer work needs to be achieved so the Chromebook is the backup tool to be used as needed, then put away in lieu of a notebook and pencil. There are points of value in the old ways? More on a developed plan later.
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