The document presents quotes from various educational organizations over different time periods complaining about students' dependence on new technologies for writing and calculation. The quotes show that pens, pencils, paper, ink, and calculators were all initially criticized as making students too reliant when first introduced. The document concludes that despite these recurring complaints, the technologies of each era were adopted and new technologies like computers will likely continue to be adopted in the future despite some objections.

1. Technology and Education

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