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I recall now that we watched a few shows on Channel 11, the educational station. I can't remember what they were about, but I do remember vaguely that they were boring and disappointing after all the hype. I know for a fact that the classroom televisions soon gathered dust and were basically ignored by the teachers.

In high school, there was similar excitement about a "Resource Retrieval Center"--or something like that. It consisted of a group of computer-type terminals that were supposed to be able to call up information on command and revolutionize learning. No doubt it was a noble experiment that taught its designers some valuable lessons--such as why it might make sense to wait about 20 years until the right hardware became available. But for students, the retrieval center was a dud, and quickly became a place to hang out and goof off during library hours. After being introduced with great fanfare, the center was quietly shut down after a year.

Let me be clear: these are dim memories. In each case, I mainly remember a flurry of excitement, some "gee-whiz" stories in the media, and the disappointing reality.


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