In order to be truly literate, I have to read books in depth. Similarly, students may start by browsing a network, but if they are going to learn, they need to use its contents to support inquiry. The Internet and Web introduce a multitude of powerful possibilities for education. The Internet can expand student access to a magnitude of fascinating topics. Teacher communities that support classroom innovations may form.
Experts can be on hand to answer students' questions and pose challenges.
But all of these endeavors take more than hardware. Software, curriculum, professional development, and community involvement are needed to accomplish significant learning goals. Fund projects that connect technology, software, teacher develop-ment, and community development. Link these with current Urban Systemic Initiatives, curriculum reform efforts, staff development efforts. Many curriculum development projects shy away from giving technology too large a role in their products because it might limit their market.