Technology gone to far?

I was reading one of Hayley’s posts about how she was watching the news about a school in Brisbane who have been supplied with a heap of new technology devices which they could use for learning. She continued to explain how she initially thought it was great and it prepared students for future jobs, but as she kept on watching wondered if the tech was actually necessary unless they want to become engineers or something down that line of work. I have to agree with Hayley and say technology is a great way to engage students into learning and prepares them for the future but, through these devices do students learn essential concepts, strategies and skills needed in everyday life? There needs to be relevant reasons for using these devices where students can benefit from using that type of tech in the future. Now I never watched the segment on the news so I cant really judge, but hopefully this tech is being used in the right way where it is benefiting the students.