Most students have access to computers, but not to the Internet. These are not the only poor districts with such computer technology. The wiring of buildings can be expensive, however there may be ways of getting funding. There are proposals associated with the Federal Telecommunications Act that may allow for wiring of buildings. Additionally, there may be wireless telecommunications options in the future.
Professional development is extremely important in the technology arena.
Mr. Bailey showed a number of resources available through the Internet. A projector was set up so that one could see pictures of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre, a picture taken from the Hubble Telescope, a Shakespeare page, where you could download the works of Shakespeare. All of these items could be accessed by a student in a school or at home, which could be great additions to any curriculum. It might even be able to be a replacement for a textbook or other materials. It is also more current.