But with the rate of technological advancement, it can extend beyond the school building. A learning center can be electronically transported to both the student's and teacher's homes. The goal would be using technologies to facilitate teachers' instructing students, and students' teaching students through self-instruction, research, or collaboration beyond the normal school environment. It is important that our students become accustomed to the different methods of research available through existing and emerging technologies. They must know how to locate, process, and communicate information to become competitive in higher education and the business world.
Internet access is one example.
Students must learn how to turn this information into knowledge by judging its importance, relevancy, quality, and accuracy. Enhanced Learning Materials Textbook publishers are recognizing the value of producing computer software materials to enhance or replace the printed textbooks. It is necessary to have the equipment available to take advantage of these materials and other related curriculum software for district adopted textbooks. Specifics about exactly which programs are needed is beyond the scope of this document. Refer to the document entitled Technology Support For District 57 Board Adopted Curriculum , in Appendix D, for example.