The computer represents a paradigm shift towards providing interactive connectivity to a variety of media resources and information. It is viewed as a catalyst for providing changes for instructional strategies and promoting a reform in educational pedagogues. Computer systems in schools are learning environments with comprehensive capabilities to access and manipulate information. They are interactive learning extensions of the children themselves. The value of a computer environment is not only the improvement of students' achievement, but also the improvement of students' ability to achieve.
Technology can support constructivist approaches and make learner-centered instruction a reality.
Technology will be used in schools because it appeals to students and enhances learning. The most important use of information technology is to improve student learning by using computers as a learning tool. Teachers need to have expertise to integrate facilitators and coaches, and spend more time with individual students. Parents will be able to dial up to access school programs, activities, teacher notes and have input in the educational process as partners in their children's education. Business and community will be able to access school programs and activities and will have input in the educational process as partners in education.