Technology Codes a Problem

By The Northwest Press Editorial Staff          Published March 2, 2020

Technology is a big deal at Northwest Career and Technical Academy, but could the technological malfunctions be a problem.

Many schools all over the globe use technology in class, whether they use cameras, computers,  or tablets. Northwest uses all kinds of technology and it is a big part of lessons.

There is one problem with the constant use of technology at NWCTA, malfunctions. Students use the computers all day long for years. Some of the technology is so old that it can barely support the work and stress that is put on it by students. 

According to Idealware.org, computers usually last up to five years under good care, however, NWCTA computers have been used by hundreds of students for sometimes more than five years.

The malfunctions lead to problems with schoolwork. Students are so dependent on the technology provided by the school that they use it for everything. However, the moment something goes wrong, work may be lost, or you won’t be able to open the programs you need for an assignment.

All over NWCTA, students experience these malfunctions, and they lose some of their most precious work.

Engineering major, Connor Jennings explained, “One time, my computer turned completely blue and it wouldn’t load. Then, the computer crashed and I couldn’t log back into it at all.”

Jennings was taking notes at the time of the incident and he wasn’t able to finish his work because his computer was broken the whole period. 

Biomed student, Sebastian Kordt has also experienced an annoying technology malfunction. “I was on my chromebook in World History and the internet stopped working,”he explained, “I had to wait until i got home to complete my assignment.”

If these malfunctions continue, students will become even more frustrated with their schoolwork, when technology should be making work easier for them.

In conclusion, CCSD should focus on obtaining new computers in order to ensure the educational benefit of students.