Computers in the past have been very frustrating and often unreliable, pedantic and unforgiving of errors and mistakes. Not so now. Teachers and trainers must be made aware of the fact that is their responsibility to equip themselves with the basic skills, in order to offer today's learning to tomorrow's leaders and decision-makers. The new emerging technologies have resolved many of the previous problems and hurdles. They present increased opportunities for learning.
Students can discover new worlds and can participate in simulated experiences.
Interaction with three dimensional objects and images that are displayed in full color opens new facets of learning formerly considered in past years as existing only in science fiction. Students should be able to do these things themselves. These things can all be done now, with today's technology. Chapter 5 Children as Learners with Technology Children often learn best from other children. The same child can also work with peers in the same class, or from another grade level at another time.