I received several e-mails a week from students asking questions. One can design exercises which require the student to find the relevant information on the Internet. This in turn lead other students to find the information from those student web pages. In this way, the students can help build curriculum content and become a resource for their fellow students. Collaborative learning results as well as learning to use the network effectively.
Students have access to their records and hence can know their class standing.
An example forms based access can be found here . Negative Points IN Class Computer Projection is not easy. Good lightning control is a must. If your display is not crisp, with good contrast for the entire class to see, then no one will think this is a good idea. Moreover, it takes practice to effectively understand how to organize and deliver material while talking and clicking at the same time.