Many people believe that schools are the vessels for transmitting the ongoing changes or values which are encountered in society to its children. Knowing that schools are the main sources of information for our youth, one can only find it logical that its technology learning should begin there. Computers promote creativity, group work, they are motivators, and are more than writing tools, and can help special needs children. Instead of placing primary emphasis on a student s writing styles, a teacher can eliminate that level of frustration and allows the student to simply explore their creativity without the strain of actually writing letters. It has been said that students get frustrated while writing their letters.
Computers can also allow students to engage in active learning when they make things on a computer.
They can gain hands-on knowledge and understanding when they build forts, make up stories, and paint, but it has been shown that most children like to explore their creativity on a computer. Children find it to be more entertaining when they can sit in front of a computer and draw a bird from painting software then using crayons and paper. There is a bigger sense of accomplishment when they can print out their masterpieces rather than just drawing a picture. Children love to change the different fonts, colors, and sizes while typing, while adding clip art, and cutting and pasting. A student can really explore their creativity while sitting in front of a computer and are not limited to paper and pencils.