Our schools will not change over night, but we can have a much shorter transition period. Some educators have instinctively recognized that Communication Technology should be used for more than just teaching facts, and have made changes in their own schools and classrooms. Their methods are easily shared with us all, using that same technology. Educational sites on The Internet are doing that already. Communication Technology will not change the fact that successful learning environments do not all look the same.
Students are the product of the business of education.
Today, most student assessment is done using test scores. Communication Technology increases the need for skills in accessing and evaluating current information. Communication Technology decreases the need for memorization of facts. Effective communication skills are essential today. Cognitive thinking skills are essential today.