Synthesis

Statement
In both articles concerning computers in the classroom setting, the authors argue that the presence of computers do not help the advancement of learning.

Outline
Benefits of computers
-Communication between students and teachers
- Make research fast and vast
- Aid in assignments

Disadvantages of computers
- Plagiarism
- Very "robotic". no life is put into it
- Aid in many distractions

Both Stoll and Ohmann are opposed to computers in the classroom. Their arguements are similar in that they do not like the use of technology for educational purposes. The two essays have very closely-related passages even though their reasoning is slightly different. Both authors understand that it is inevitable that technology is going to appear in the classroom, however, they want teachers to limit how much is used and available to the students.