The Waldorf method offers some interesting ideas, as shown by recent research. When I looked at the information from the New York Times article, I agreed with one of the parents that technology cannot replace teachers. This goes especially for Reading! Early readers need repetition, voice mode changes (including tone), and more. Computers are good for supplemental reasons, but I don’t agree they should be a sole source of teaching method.
I do think it is helpful in Math. I have always loved learning Math on the computer, but my father works for IBM, so it was natural to work with this medium. I still learned the old-fashioned drill method and am glad I did. Technology is the classroom is helpful, but it does have its boundaries.
These are my opinions.
Laurel
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