Although the primary use of technology remains drill and practice, linking computers with the new pedagogy may ultimately offer the most fertile ground for the application of technology to education. Technology has fundamentally transformed the way we live and work. From ATM machines to supermarket scanners, to the World Wide Web, technology has become a daily part of our personal lives. The same is true in the workplace. Technology has reshaped America's offices, factories, retail establishments, and research institutions.
Many educators believe it is the silver bullet of school reform.
College and university faculty regard it as a requirement for postsecondary success. And corporate America considers it a mandatory part of preparation for the workplace. Technology is also the topic du jour among lawmakers. Unlike other educational issues such as school choice or national standards, there is strong bipartisan support for technology. Recently, the President, Vice President, and a host of state governors from both political parties, endorsed technology as a necessary tool for education.