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. Attitudes toward learning and self-concepts tend to improve consistently.
Technology is particularly valuable in improving student writing.
An improvement in attendance and dropout rates. More responsibility for their assignments and higher quality of work is produced. Cognitive learning more difficult to measure but computer applications tend to engage students in authentic tasks through the use of databases and software. These tend to develop skills in cooperation, communication and problem solving. Access to online computing within the context of what is already happening in the classroom results in higher achievement.