Professors are also creating instructional software to supplement lectures or labs. But we have a long way to go to fully utilize the potential of instructional technology. And we have something to learn from experiences in the humanities and social sciences, where digital libraries have completely changed the way classes in some fields are taught and the way research is conducted. For example, the Perseus Project, a database for Greek classicists, has become a required instruction and research tool in Greek literature and history. The Web allows easy access and ease of use from almost any location with a computer and some connection to the Internet.
Instructors can also link to an incredible array of other on-line materials.
The Web also puts the student in the driver's seat on the information highway and in control of his or her own learning. In addition to downloading material that the instructor has prepared, the student can conduct his or her own search for relevant material on the Web and can post findings to others, as well. In many classes, homework and readings are distributed through e-mail or the Web. In some classes, homework and projects are also turned in via the Internet. In addition to individual assignments, the Internet and the Web are being used to facilitate group projects.