The technology engaged them and once they were engaged, they began to learn. That is when I understood how powerful technology is in these kids' lives. This situation triggers a whole set of intangibles in the kids' lives. The first thing that they learn is that they can be successful . By the 5th or 6th grade, they begin to see the possibilities available to them.
Technology opens their eyes to possibilities beyond the poverty of their communities.
Technology provides kids with access to the examples that their parent's cannot provide.