Posted by: severian66
on November 24, 2004 12:31 AM
The internet is a very poor resource for learning, unless you're a college student. There are far too many bogus sites full of misinformation, and the majority of the world citizens have become educated without the 'benefit' of computers in schools. Computers are useful tools for work, but that's about it. They are great toys, too.
For most businesses, computers increase efficiency and reduce the amount of manpower needed to accomplish a task. For large organizations, computers allow the processing of tons of data, which is great for globalization, but terrible for victims of globalization.
When you actually visit a third world country, you will find computers are probably the last thing on anyone's mind. If used as an educational tool in a school, I could see a use, but books would go much further. The best use would be communication with students outside their area.
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Re:All this for developing nations
Posted by: severian66 on November 24, 2004 12:31 AMFor most businesses, computers increase efficiency and reduce the amount of manpower needed to accomplish a task. For large organizations, computers allow the processing of tons of data, which is great for globalization, but terrible for victims of globalization.
When you actually visit a third world country, you will find computers are probably the last thing on anyone's mind. If used as an educational tool in a school, I could see a use, but books would go much further. The best use would be communication with students outside their area.
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