We should be assessing the effectiveness of different forms of teaching. Graphic calculators, spreadsheets and statistical packages all have their role. Using computers increases the importance of information handling, databases and simulation. The fact that they can do the calculations means more emphasis on principles and process rather than techniques. Teachers lack time to prepare for and manage change.
Teachers lack confidence in teaching statistics at the school level.
Current teacher training courses do not prepare teachers for teaching statistics. Most innovations are brought in without sufficient forward planning. Initial and in- service courses are needed to prepare for change. Some training can be done by having teachers and students work together on a project. It may be that teachers learn best in the way we would have them teach - through active participation.