Users can listen to music, be exposed to environmental noises or enjoy the antics of a clown falling down at the circus. This comes complete with laughter and applause from an appreciative audience. These strategies and resources cater equally as well to teachers in mainstream schools and to those in special settings. Teachers and school communities are presently struggling with many confusing and conflicting issues, and are often hindered and frustrated by lack of information and support. All children and all users of all abilities can be supported and appropriately equipped with suitable enabling technologies.
Today is the time to start planning for tomorrow's lessons.
Computers have been heralded as saviours for schools, the beginning of the information revolution, a replacement for teachers and the students' best friend. A good teacher with a computer may become a better teacher, a better facilitator and therefore better equipped to meet the challenges of the 90's. People are the key to unlocking other people's potential. The computer can assist, help direct and sufficiently motivate people to achieve what was formerly thought impossible or considered too difficult. It is up to the teachers, carers and other service providers to ensure that our children and clients are not disadvantaged.