They were five times as likely to de-emphasize or drop certain topics as a result of using computers. In fact, the change in content coverage gave statistically the largest difference of all areas between exemplary and other computer users. The key to curriculum reform, to classroom reform, to school reform, is the teacher. Having computers accessible to only the students means that computers are used for remediation or reward. Giving the teacher continuous, immediate, and supported access to computers is necessary for creating the potential for creating deep and sustained changes.
Most teachers initially view technology as tools to make their jobs easier and more efficient.
Technology is seen as useful for enhanced record keeping capabilities. Perhaps, too, teachers find the computer worthwhile for specific, but isolated, lessons. Nevertheless, it is apparent is that profound changes in the teacher's role do occur as teachers use technology more and more in the classroom. They emphasize group work more. A Pittsburgh high school teacher using a tutoring system to teach geometry began to provide more individualized, targeted help, began to spend more time with weaker students and began to value, and credit, process and effort in students' work in addition to final answers.