Although it is true that there are many benefits to digital learning, it would be a mistake to eliminate physical books and writing completely (“Paperless education,’’ Metro, June 5). I know in my classroom I’ve noticed that students who rely on digital devices for reading and writing are more distracted in class and miss out on the tactile aspect of reading and writing. As a result, they struggle to navigate a text, comprehend less, take poor notes and, in general, approach reading and writing in less of a learning mind-set.

In the 15 years that I’ve been teaching, I’ve seen technology bring great things to education, enhancing the learning experience of both the teacher and the student. But we need to keep in mind that, although technology is great for a school, it might not always be best in the classroom.

My sincere hope is that 25 years from now, classrooms will still retain the highest-quality learning environment possible: a teacher with a small number of students talking to each other face to face.

Jeff Waters

Roslindale

The writer teaches at Fontbonne Academy in Milton.