And computers have taken education to a whole new world. Computers are important tools in education that contribute to the learning experience. They offer a new way of learning for students, precipitated by a new way of teaching for teachers. They provide students with access to e-mail and the internet. Teachers can post class assignments on the web.
Computers also provide students and teachers with the capability of distance education.
Despite all the help that computers offer, sometimes teachers still are not taking advantage of these powerful tools. This problem exists because most teachers do not know how to use the equipment. Therefore, they can't teach students how to use it, and they can't use it in their teaching plans. Plans are under way to remedy the situation. Clemson University will partner with Furman University, Greenville County Schools, Project Village Green and the South Carolina Department of Education to address South Carolina's increasing need for teachers proficient in using technology in the classroom.