Rethinking Chapter 3

After reading the prior chapter I was really enthused about making sure I can find educational advancements through technology, and with reading this chapter I still feel that way.  Technology skeptics bring up good points on not having enough resources or time to be able to implement and use technology in the classroom.  I chuckled when I read a statement from a skeptic about the need to turn on a computer, log in, and set up the lesson.  They make it seem like the teachers who use technology do not anticipate issues with setup and closing time in the classroom.  Just like a teacher would prepare an overhead sheet to use on the bottom lit projection screen by making them prior to class to start, a teacher who needs  to use any bit of technology would take transition time to start up their media.  This chapter feels like it is written by teachers who like to use the same lessons for years on end without changes.  Probably the largest factor that helps the skeptic's argument is the cost of implementing technology on a widespread basis.  Schools cannot afford a major overhaul of their curriculum to bring in technology because of the cost issues up front.  Skeptics forget that if you really calculate costs that if you were to go with a one to one style the upfront cost would be alleviated when you no longer have to buy new books given access to comparable knowledge through the Internet.  I just feel biased while I read this chapter since I really like the thought of using technology in schooling.