Doing this type of project allows the student greater ownership of the material and a strong base with these software programs. With access to the internet students are able to go on virtual field trips to countries and places they have never been or may never go to. Technology in the classroom of a teacher who is a competant leader, can enhance the learning ten fold. Technology is not to take the place of tradition learning, rather it is to enhance what is already in place. Technology can be a wonderful teaching tool and motivator for students.
Technology is a growing force in our world today and one that is quickly entering our schools.
Unfortunately, one of the drawbacks of this is that technology is not entering all of our schools. One of the major issues and shortcomings of education technology is the cost involved with supplying quality equipment to schools. Schools that are lower income are not able to afford the newer equipment, if they can afford any. Technology then makes the playfield of education very uneven for students who do not have access to these resources. Another issue with technology in the classroom is that often teachers do not make proper use of the tools.