Content reflects research and best practices but is usually not linked to national standards. Technology use focuses on finding and presenting information. Content reflects national standards, research, and best practices. Technology use is aligned with standards to enhance application of content learning to real-life situations. Conceptual Integrity Segmented skills or knowledge are emphasized without conceptual connections.
Conceptual integrity is considered important, but analysis of key understandings is usually limited.
Authentic Tasks Design of the software determines whether work reflects real-world problems and resources. Printed resources convey established knowledge. Parents and Community There are few efforts to use technology to involve parents and the community. Technology is used to inform parents and the community, but communication is limited primarily to technology-developed newsletters and multimedia presentations. Web sites and interactive electronic systems are used to provide multi-tiered collaborations among educators, students, parents, and community members.