The computer, appropriate software and peripheral devices, are high technology tools. They are not a study in themselves. Students can search, find, question, replay and build relationships with small or vast amounts of information as is appropriate for their needs and purposes. A CD-ROM disk can hold an entire encyclopedia. It can be accessed quickly and does not need to be read or searched linearly.
Visual components are of high quality.
Exploring, Assimilating and Testing - Using databases and spreadsheets students can quickly access a large amount of information. They can organize it according to a specified characteristic and look for patterns. They can ask questions and see the results. Communicating - Using bulletin boards and networks such as Internet or America Online, students communicate with pen pals, send files and pictures even complete multimedia projects, set up Web pages, chat on line and solve mutual problems with hundreds of other users. They send electronic mail or video conference with peers around the world.