In less than a generation , children in elementary and secondary schools have access to more computing power than was available onboard the Apollo spacecraft which safely landed man on the moon. Each cycle of innovation and invention has brought on a wave of acceptance and deployment. Technology-enhanced education is rapidly reaching a critical mass. The ability of technology to fundamentally change the teaching and learning process has never been more apparent than now. Today s students are computer-savvy.
Students can order books, CDs, clothes, and electronics via the Internet.
They grew up playing computer games on graphics-rich devices like Atari, PlayStation, and GameBoy. Increasingly, students expect the same type of interactive, intuitive interfaces to their academic and administrative information. Yet, many are now beginning to compile and post course content and learning resources online to take advantage of their students' preference for learning and communicating on the Internet. Massive funds are being spent to outfit classrooms, labs, dormitory rooms, and homes to further enhance the educational process. Being connected to the delivery system today requires a PC and a link to the Internet.