It's just point, click, publish. Plus, teachers have complete control every step of the way. Nothing goes on their site that they don't expressly approve. Once online, student articles can be viewed by other students, parents, and the whole world. Teachers spend most of their time managing floppy disks, solving format problems, and chasing down latest versions of stories.
Net automates the process and frees up time for teaching writing and editing skills.
Net is perfect for us because it treats technology as a tool, not as a subject. To support this initiative, a cluster of progressive New York City high schools are piloting the Highwired. Net is supported by corporate sponsorships. Sponsorship has long been a component of journalism education, and Highwired. It provides teachers with a free cutting-edge electronic publishing tool.