Ten reasons why technology is vital to education

I read "Ten Reasons why Technology is vital to education" by Joh Page.  http://www.mathopenref.com/site/techreasons.html  This article listen ten reasons why it's so important.  One that stood out to me was #10 - Lower Cost.  Page explains how expensive high text books can be and how much laptops can cost.  The reason some schools are using both right now is simply because districts are in transition, and the transition will be expensive!  Our own Superintendent stated that our town is looking at doing all books on iPads or laptops and eliminating text books altogether.  As a parent or a soon-to-be high school student, I was kind of surprised that this was happening already but I know it would be better for my students at home!

The other reason that stood out to me was that students need to use media for self expression.  When students create something at school and are able to share it at home or with friends, it could be more motivating for them.  Also, when an assignment is similar to something they create on their own anyway, it can help them realize that they can do the work and it does apply to their lives.