Connect every school and classroom to the information superhighway. We can appreciate that the economy of the United States of America allows for more grandiose plans, but we cannot ignore the trends which are developing there. A research document by McKinsey and Company reported to Clinton that more computers were needed. There was only an average of 14 multimedia PC s per school. Incidentally, McKinsey also concluded that there is no formula for using technology in the classroom.
Every school has unique circumstances and needs.
A few things are clear, in my opinion. Educational technology is not a passing fad. It needs to be embraced with a positive attitude, or we are in danger of perpetuating old ways and stagnating. We need to develop and use its online resources in all the subjects of our school curriculm. The Western Cape has about 125 schools linked to the Internet via the Western Cape Schools Network.