The information that is so easily accessible to anyone has put us in closer touch with people around the world. It is easier to communicate and exchange ideas. This may also allow people to become more open-minded to new ideas and different cultures. Another aspect will be the change that this technology will bring in the home. Families are already using this technology to communicate with distant relatives via email, online chat, or internet telephones.
Families save on long distances calls, paper, and stamps.
Of course, electronic communication is instantaneous compared to sending a form or letter through the postal system. Also, the information superhighway continues to enhance learning in the classroom. Students of all ages are able to research any topic and consult with other students who may be halfway around the world. The Internet is a wonderful source for teachers who may give homework assignments via the web and list hyperlinks to various online sources that have additional information. None of this would be possible without network technology and the many engineers who build it.