Would E-Learning Be Helpful in Elementary

E-learning would be great in elementary schools because, well, most children in elementary schools now a days, were born in the digital age; therefore making them ¨digital-natives¨. Technology is all around us and since it´s everywhere and we are going to have to use it at some point in our lives, so it makes sense for us to use it and know how to use it correctly. It´s also very convenient for students to use and since we are using technology so much in our everyday lives, students may find it more comfortable. 

But what about the students who don´t have computers or laptops within arms reach? Or those that don´t have Internet access? Then they´d be restricted. Also, it would be confusing for the younger grades because it might be challenging having to type out assignments instead of writing them out, browse the Internet for information, use forums/blogs etc. without the assistance of an older sibling who understands it or a parent. Therefore, not making it very helpful for grades 1-4 . Having that said, use of e-learning in classrooms with the assistance or lead by a teacher (e.g. smart technologies) would be beneficial for the students. When it comes to the independent part of it, it might be difficult. Why would we need teachers if we could learn from computers? But, younger students also tend to have shorter attention spans and it would be better to have a teacher teaching them then learning of a computer by themselves or without help or explanation from a educator. It would be more useful in starting in middle schools and working its way up to college and universities. Technology may be convenient, but not necessarily better.