2006-09-18 16:53:02 · 11 answers · asked by qwerty 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
I'd like to know also.
Kids have to carry these huge backpacks around, and doctors have been warning about the bad effects of that practice.
Money is probably a huge part of it. My last semester of grad school, 20 years ago, I paid $500 for one semester's worth of books. The worst part was, I had edited one of them because I was GTA one of the co-authors, and still didn't get a free book. That ONE was $35.
Political influence has a LOT to do with whose books get approved or selected for grade school books that children have to load into those backpacks.
2006-09-18 17:08:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
1) Not everything can be achieved through computers
Among other things you can not teach writing without a significant outlay of cash (see item 2). There are basic math skills that MUST be practiced without the aid of a CPU to ensure that children learn arithmetic fundamentals.
2) Not all schools and school districts can afford computers.
3) Not all people/families can afford computers.
If people can't afford a technological tool, it is incumbent upon the school to either provide it (see item 2) or to present material in a way that all children have equal access.
4) there is a tactile feel to books that a keyboard and screen don't give
2006-09-18 17:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by hhabilis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, from the school that I taught in up until 2 years ago, it was because the books were about 10 years old and they couldn't afford computers.
Also, the schools are not teaching skills that are useful in today's society. They are still using a model that is over 100 years old that was pertinent then, but not now. Also, Bush has enacted the NCLB legislation, which increases costs for the school, but then he cut education spending in half, setting the school up for failure. Even Republican states are outraged at that one.
2006-09-18 16:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by TrainerMan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because what would happen if all of the computers died and all of our education resources were on them. Also, it really wacks up your eyesite. Dude, are you so freaking lazy that you can't open a damned book? Also what about the people who can't afford to buy a computer just to read, i mean seriously.
2006-09-18 16:56:32 · answer #4 · answered by PeachyFixation 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bec books never get lost, unlike data that can be stored on the net and then read, stolen or lost by google, yahoo, bill gates...u never know. Atleast u can buy a new book, if u have money, but can u buy ur intelligence and time back with others bad manners?
2006-09-18 17:04:31 · answer #5 · answered by weirdoonee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well.. the educational systems can buy a set of books for a classroom or buy computers for everyone in their classroom.. which do you think is most: cost efficient, lasts longer, portable, durable?
2006-09-18 16:55:16 · answer #6 · answered by .jess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there are these companies that make money printing books. They give some money to the government, and schools then keep using books.
2006-09-18 16:55:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I purchased an ebook for my biology class (UF) and I use my friend's book, because it is easier to read and comprehend, even though it is the same exact material.
2006-09-18 17:00:45 · answer #8 · answered by BMac 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
computers are pretty useful and very efficient too.
but what i like about is that when i read a book, i able to hold it. it is like reading while touching the thing i read on.
2006-09-18 17:04:37 · answer #9 · answered by fakemoonlandings 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because our government is whacked! If we were like Europe we would be using computers.
2006-09-18 16:54:30 · answer #10 · answered by jamiesacademyofdance 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋