Oversold and Underused: Computers in the Classroom

A very well written and thoughtful examination of the 'challenges' faced by k-12 educators dealing with the general public's view that getting computers into the schools will improve learning. The book supports a number of ideas I already subscribe to (making me a decidely biased reviewer) -- essentially, putting computers in classrooms is not enough (Alan Kay's observation that there's no music in a piano is one of my favorite succinct statements on this subject). Cuban reveals himself to be somewhat unsophisticated with computing tools/techniques, but I'm not sure this is a bad thing - he's an educator, not a 'tech-geek' and the educator's point of view on the subject of computers in the classroom has not been heard well enough in the past few years.

I purchased this book while I was working on a semester long project for my master's degree. I personally feel that computers are not used, in my local schools, enough; especially to help children who have disabilities that would benefit from using a computer. I wanted to write on this topic, however later change my mind. I had already read most of this book and Mr. Cuban does give people plenty to think about. If you have children in the public education system you will know exactly what I mean. I do appreciate his insight very much.

Nice book. Helped me ace a class!

Computers spend much of their classroom time unused and collecting dust. Are computers an advantage or a distraction in a class?

Used for my dissertation literature review!

Still a wonderful, clear and valid view of the use of IT in schools. Bringing computers to schools is worthless if you do not change the processes lying within the classroom.

Love it!

Great condition