Can you imagine how much longer it would take if that same student had to take the time to go to a library, find the names of all the books they need, hope they are not checked out, then actually search through the book to find the information. The world is beginning to center more and more around the computer. It has become important that children not only learn from them, but learn how to use them. E-mailing alone has become an important link between people and businesses and revived the art of letter writing. By allowing them to learn the facts of math and English from a computer, they are at the same time being allowed to learn important skills for the workforce.
Computers provide for more hands-on reaming in an enjoyable environment.
Computers can respond to the actual user and give them more attention than a book can. As we begin to rely more and more on the computer, we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that what we are doing, regardless if it is with a book or a computer, is learning. Reading a computer screen will never, however, compare to curling up with a good book or hearing a teacher recite poetry from a book. Everyone will find it easier to learn in different ways, you must find what works for you and use it.