Staff can spend time improving instruction, developing professionally, maintaining own information systems and customized databases. Schools can be linked to universities, museums, community groups, social service agencies, World Wide Web, Global Schoolhouses, etc. They aid in empowering principles and teachers in site-based management. Even a single computer in the classroom has more value than occasional access to a lab. With planning technology can be used to retrieve information through computerized references, on-line connections, drill and practice of basic skills and concepts, develop teamwork, problem analysis and problem solving.
Students using computers of their own are likely to benefit the most.
However, the variety of systems can be to confusing for most teachers to handle. Can use computers to learn many basic skills. Foster teamwork and small group work. Students in technology-rich environments experience positive effects on achievement in all major subject areas, preschool through higher education, both regular and special needs students. Students are able to pace themselves when technology is used.