Today, it is easier to download sounds, animations, graphics and movies off the World Wide Web because there are more resources to choose from. To study subjects like Geography some classes use electronic atlases and the Internet. The use of multimedia and the Internet make Geography feel real. This technology allows students to understand the subject matter better and to make it more memorable. These multimedia tools bring the subject matter beyond the scope of all the text books and learning becomes more personal.
Technology helps teachers and students to view learning and teaching from new avenues.
Student learning becomes more interactive and it happens rapidly, and with deeper comprehension. The student learning becomes more meaningful and powerful because of multimedia. Teachers who use technology feel revitalized and also find that students want to extend their learning beyond the classroom. Technology and multimedia give students more tools to prepare them as responsible citizens of the world. The American schools however, need to keep pace with the current technology that is available.