They also develop life skills of investigation and discrimination of sources. Because the WWW is not a censored medium and permits all ideas and opinions to be broadcast worldwide, it becomes the students' responsibility to decide what is supportable evidence and what is exploitation. Instructors should keep in mind that these issues of credibility can serve as good topics for discussion and can broaden both students' and teachers' perspectives. Expect the unexpected. Meeting the Technology Challenge When deciding what technology to use and how to incorporate it, consider your audience.
Computers tend to be intrinsically motivating, at least at first.
Although students may seem excited to use them, shortly thereafter anger and frustration often follow. This is due in part to the vast quantity of information available, which makes it hard to determine what is useful and how to find it. Some students need more support than others. By working in pairs or small groups for projects, students can help and encourage each other. Pair-work will build students' cooperative learning skills and take some of the pressure off of the instructor.