@tom@... As a sometimes educator, I'm actually very concerned about the recent faith in technology. Computers, interactive lesson plans, and other high-tech gadgetry hasn't shown itself to be better than older models.
If there is high quality content, then there is learning. But for a lot of subjects: engineering, math, sciences, etc. there is no evidence that tech is better than lecture, paper, discussion, and practical hands-on experience.
In the engineering department at my school, for example, many professors are going back to blackboard lectures for mathematics because it better allows for the students to follow the formulas. Powerpoint, Flash, and interactive content is good for some things, but not others. And the creation of such content can eat into time better spent doing other, higher impact things.
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