Which effect of technology can be considered negative in the story?

Correct answer: Separation from classmates

The separation from classmates is a negative effect of the technology-based education shown in the story. Margie studies alone at home with a mechanical teacher and therefore misses the conversation, friendship, cooperation, and shared experiences of a classroom. Thus, option C is correct. Instant checking, lessons adjusted to a child’s level, and home-study convenience are presented as useful features, even though technology has other limitations. The governing contrast is between efficiency and companionship. The machine can deliver and assess lessons quickly, but it cannot naturally provide the warmth, teamwork, and social learning that children receive from studying together. Margie’s interest in old schools makes this loss especially clear.