All a student need do is type in key words and multiple sources pop up onto the screen within a matter of seconds. And given the vast quantity of resources, is would be easy for the student to lift a phrase from one source, and a paragraph from that, creating an original document of unoriginal ideas and conclusions. At the college and event the high school level, classes can now be taken entirely over the World Wide Web. This eliminates the classroom setting. While learning over the web is possible, it lacks environment.
Student feed off of one another.
Classroom discussions enable students to gain insight on new ways of thinking, different perspectives and then encourages student to draw their own conclusions based of the data. Humans are by definition social beings and need verbal and physical contact to lead optimal healthy lives. However, the computer is not the only source of technology in the classroom. Educational technology would include any tools used by the students and the teacher to further the learning process. On a personal note, I intend to teach elementary school and anticipate incorporating many different technologies into my teaching practices.