This document contains quotes from various educational publications over 300 years criticizing students' dependence on new technologies for writing and calculation. Teachers in 1703 criticized slates, in 1815 paper, in 1907 ink pens, in 1929 store-bought ink, and in 1950 and 1985 ballpoint pens and handheld calculators respectively. It concludes that while tools change, people will always find something new to criticize.

1. Technology and Education

5. "Students today depend upon store bought ink. They don’t know how to make their own. When they run out they will be unable to write words or ciphers until their next trip to the settlement. This is a sad commentary on modern education. -The Rural Teacher, 1929

6. "Ball point pens will be the ruin of education in our country. Students use these devices and then throw them away. The virtues of thrift and frugality are being discarded. Business and banks will never allow such expensive luxuries." -The Federal Teacher, 1950

7. "Ball point pens will be the ruin of education in our country. Students use these devices and then throw them away. The virtues of thrift and frugality are being discarded. Business and banks will never allow such expensive luxuries." -The Federal Teacher, 1950