Currently, much of the technology in classrooms is used to reinforce traditional methods of teaching and learning. It is expected to function according to the relationships that existed in the classroom before its introduction. The committee's research in dicates that technology integration is more complex than simply having computers available in classrooms. Maximizing the use of technology requires a comprehensive and synchronized approach. A technologically-enriched curriculum creates an environment conducive to active learning.
Students share the responsibility for how and what they learn both individually and in groups.
The home, school and community merge, enabling students, parents, and teachers to collaborate in the management of learning. Technology integration is accompanied by changing roles and approaches to teaching and learning. They develop two roles, learner and expert resource. These learning conditions are linked to empowerment and are often prevalent in classrooms with greater access to computer technology. Computers are seen as a s ymbol of change and license for experimentation.