First, integrating technology into instructional approaches will increase student achievement by improving the quality of curricula and instruction. Teachers and students will be able to access their work from locations throughout the school and from home. The list of ways in which computers can improve curricula is endless. Computers also are a catalyst and support for group projects and teamwork, allowing students to access global resources and engage in joint projects with their own classmates and those from other schools. Students actively work to construct their own knowledge as they pose questions, seek, obtain, and analyze information from varied sources, form conclusions, and communicate their findings effectively by creating multimedia presentations.
Computers personalize the learning experience.
Computer network systems allow students to access the information that interests them, yielding new experiences that increase motivation and attendance. Using computers, students can learn different skills and information at different depths based on their needs and interests . They can make progress through lessons, rich in interactive content, at their own pace. Second, information technology allows the school to become a networked organization focused around student achievement. Teachers and administrators must be able to access the information they need to do their jobs.