They can include interactivity, collaboration, images, video, sound, and much more. They can also have students create living resources that are used by other classes as well as internet users world-wide. Digital copies emphasize the fluid nature of texts while dispelling the sense that the typed version is final version.
Students can post work done in class to the network or Internet so that the whole class can view it.
With computers it is easy to build large projects in steps. Not only can students get a good start on doing library research, but they can visit archives, museums, exhibits, video collections, sound libraries, and much more. Students can also use online resources to get current materials and articles for projects. Publications on the Internet can be read by people from around the world. The Internet can also be used to find more highly specialized audiences.