Improve communication Students use e-mail to communicate across several states to conduct a study on a current topic. Access is provided to a wide audience of parents, teachers, students, and the world community. Improve access to remote resources Teachers and students are able to access libraries, remote information sources, and experts not possible in any other way. Cost effective distance learning applications are used. Students have access to the most current information.
Teachers are role models for life-long learning.
Student location is no longer a barrier. Improve student motivation Relevant projects appealing to different learning styles improve student interest and motivation. Projects can be individualized to meet needs. The interactive nature of technology encourages sharing, cooperation and self-evaluation. Revising and editing writing is enhanced.