14. Writing Situation:  As part of a new technology initiative, your local school district is increasing the number of computers in every school. The district plan provides for two computers in every classroom. Teachers at your school are lobbying instead to place all the computers together, creating two computer-based classrooms so that all students in a class can work at the computers together, rather than only one or two students at a time. The district is worried about the additional cost of creating and maintaining these special classrooms and is concerned about how access to the classrooms can be provided fairly and efficiently.

Consider the advantages and/or disadvantages of this action.  What is your position on this issue?

Directions for Writing:  Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper stating your position and supporting it with convincing reasons.