Oxygen, water, and food. I'm not seeing any laptops on that list of necessities. It would take thousands of dollars to buy laptops for every student. Many students already have access to computers at, and away from, school. Finally, students could abuse the privilege of having a laptop. Those are the reasons I think a laptop shouldn't be given to every student at BMS.
So much money is involved in having laptops. It will cost thousands of dollars to buy the laptops in the first place, which doesn't include any programs or anti viruses they might need. Internet access is not only going to cost the school, but also our individual homes. Also, if one was broken, the school would have to pay for a replacement, or for repairs. Buying laptops for BMS is far too expensive.
There is also computer access all over town where students can do schoolwork. We already have two computer labs at BMS, and there are several computers open at Kettleson Library. The majority of students have desktop or laptop computers at home. If not, most students have a friend who has a computer at home. These three reasons show that it is almost impossible no to find a computer in Sitka.
Some students may abuse the privilege of using the laptops. Most kids who are computer smart, could hack, causing a problem. Laptops are very easy to drop and that could, again, cause damage. There is no guarantee that the laptops will be used for schoolwork, as some students go to unblocked bad sites that are inappropriate or carry viruses. It is very possible that abuse could happen.
Every student at BMS should not be given a laptop for three reasons. First, it costs way to much money. Laptops are not needed because students already have access to computers. Finally, the privilege of using the laptops could be abused in multiple ways. In my opinion, a laptop is definitely not a necessity for BMS.
So much money is involved in having laptops. It will cost thousands of dollars to buy the laptops in the first place, which doesn't include any programs or anti viruses they might need. Internet access is not only going to cost the school, but also our individual homes. Also, if one was broken, the school would have to pay for a replacement, or for repairs. Buying laptops for BMS is far too expensive.
There is also computer access all over town where students can do schoolwork. We already have two computer labs at BMS, and there are several computers open at Kettleson Library. The majority of students have desktop or laptop computers at home. If not, most students have a friend who has a computer at home. These three reasons show that it is almost impossible no to find a computer in Sitka.
Some students may abuse the privilege of using the laptops. Most kids who are computer smart, could hack, causing a problem. Laptops are very easy to drop and that could, again, cause damage. There is no guarantee that the laptops will be used for schoolwork, as some students go to unblocked bad sites that are inappropriate or carry viruses. It is very possible that abuse could happen.
Every student at BMS should not be given a laptop for three reasons. First, it costs way to much money. Laptops are not needed because students already have access to computers. Finally, the privilege of using the laptops could be abused in multiple ways. In my opinion, a laptop is definitely not a necessity for BMS.
