N.C. State prides itself on being on the cutting edge of technological innovation the classroom. However, we at the Technician have noticed that one of the oldest forms of technology is often very difficult to come by in our classrooms: the clock.

We at the Technician believe it is high time for change in this respect because, frankly, we’re pretty ticked off. 

Many teachers don’t want students to use cell phones in class.  This is understandable, as cell phones can be very distracting and can be used for cheating in a testing environment.  However, given that many students do not regularly wear watches, how are students supposed to know what time it is without a clock?

During tests, some teachers display the time on the overhead, but not all of them do. We all know that when we are taking a test, pulling out a phone to check the time can be a costly mistake. This leaves many students in the dark, wondering how long they have to complete their assignment. 

 Recently, Clark dining hall installed a new iPad on the wall to display the menu.  Though this may be somewhat useful to students, we think it is a superfluous accessory.  We at the Technician believe that the money used to purchase this unnecessary item could have been used more effectively to put clocks on the walls of our classrooms.