Moment of Zen - Computers and Eduction

- How important is the use of computers in schools today?
- Should there be differences depending on the age? (in terms of the amount of usage)
- Is the use of Laptops at university recommendable?

First of all I believe that education and the use of computers are two subjects that developed a very strong connections within the last years. Nowadays this subjects go hand in hand on a regular basis. However, the use of computer in 1. to 4. is in my point of view not as important as in higher grads. Of cause it is nice to use some learning material once in while and it is also good if children learn how to use a computer, but practical work and interaction is more important during that period. When children become older they use their computer mainly for research and typing assignments which is not as important in the age of 6 to 10. I really support the use of computers in school, furthermore at universities. It saves time, because if you have a free-period you can still spent your time sensible and work on the computer and it also simplifies work in different ways. You have constantly access to all your notes and materials, you can take notes and you can look up thing very quick.