We should create an educational environment in which both faculty and students can use these materials readily. Video conferencing via the Internet is also possible. All of these technologies can be used for distance education or for communicating with colleagues and students we also see in class or in the halls. Let's not forget that students can also collaborate with each other using these technologies. This can either be the basis of distance education courses, or it can be a supplement to classroom-based courses.
Software exists for doing data analysis and reporting results in a variety of formats.
We should encourage students to make use of such software. In addition, a good web editor and a basic image editor are increasingly necessary to create the multimedia reports that convey information efficiently and effectively. We can create a paperless classroom and encourage computer literacy by requiring students to submit work on disk, via e-mail, or in the form of web sites or presentations. Spreadsheet and database programs make it possible to keep track of students' progress and report that information back to students as needed. This message is already long enough.