Through modems, children would have access to NASA via Spacelink, or be able to communicate with adults willing to share their knowledge. Retrieving encyclopedia documents through the computer would allow immediate use of materials needed for research. Children or parents would be able to access the school files from home for daily recordings of homework assignments. Children would be able to retrieve their own files from home. Uses of modems extends to children a world of learning beyond the building walls.
Children can begin to become more creative in the presentation of their research.
Not only would the computer be a tool for acquiring and organizing information, but can be put to use in the presentation itself. Cameras can be used to supplement the visual provided on the computer, or on a viewer. Compact discs can be used as sources of visual illustration to enhance the student product. Sound can be an added effect, all controlled through HyperCard. Utilizing computers as the tool for a problem solving generation seems the path to follow.