We live in a technological world. Our lives revolve around it, our education and work life rely on it. As a result, this school's intentions may be having a negative affect on these children's education, particular if parents adhere to the schools wishes of not allowing technology at home. The children at this school will lag behind other children of their age when it comes to learning some of the most essential things that are required to function in the working world. i.e the ability to search the internet effectively, the processing of word, powerpoint, excel, email and the growing significance of social media for all kinds of businesses and industries. These examples are what most people take for granted, but we only know how to do it because we have either been taught by someone or we have been exposed to technology for a significant amount of time that we have taught ourselves.

Yes, of course, there are some negative aspects of technology with people being glued to a screen rather than interacting with each other. However, this can be moderated very easily as can the content that children look at on line. In addition, there is some amazing educational content and events that some people would otherwise not be able to access. The internet and technology opens the world for kids to explore this educational content. This may just be an assumption but, if you can afford 11k a year for your kid to go to private school you probably have a very good, demanding and stressful job. Therefore, you probably dont have time to take your kid to museums, galleries, fairs and educational events.

In regards to 3D printing, if this school will not allow the internet it is not surprising that they wouldnt make the leap to a 3D printer, despite the enormous educational potential of the technology. It appears that the individuals who run this school simply see all that is bad about technology, rather than teaching these kids how to take advantage of technology for their education and teaching them how to avoid the bad side of technology. Once exposed to it, they may have to work that out for themselves.