Education/Technology Article thing

I agree with the article. All that spendin is unecessary, especially when it's on something as useless as textbooks. I remember when I was at a public school the teacher would tell us to read a number of certain pages and respond to questions out of a textbook and I immediately felt un-motivated (is that a word?). It isn't a good way to teach for that reason (many kids jsut won't want to do it) and it is just a regerigation of history in a very boring way so it is no wonder I remember pretty much nothing from textbooks. Application is key. That's why I like this school and feel like I've learned more. To get a good education, schools need to be like ours. Through projects we get to really see the application of a certain concept and this way we will truly understand it. Also, instead of textbooks being the teacher, the teacher needs to be the teacher. It's much more personal at HTHI and the teachers are always willing to help you understand something you can't quite grasp. Working home alone with a textbook won't do that. I think that's the only preference I have. I think it's the only necessary one for a good education. As for technology, I don't think it is a necessity. It makesthings a lot more easier but there are other ways to learn. Still though, in this day in age, it is probably better to utilize technology in our education system because it is ever-present in today's world and the kids will probably need to know how to work with it.