Problem solving, a skill valued in today's job market, is aided by the use of technology. These tools engage students in focused problem solving, allowing them to think through what they want to accomplish quickly test and retest solution strategies, and immediately display the results. Technology's capabilities and supports allow students to perform more complex assignments and higher-order skills than ever before. Technology encourages students to work cooperatively which also leads to peer-tutoring. This habit carries over into other classroom activities and later to the job market.
Students inclination to use outside resources is certainly a benefit of technology.
Accessing information on the Internet is a very powerful way for students to gain first-hand information. Multimedia projects enable students to be more aware of how to convey an idea and the different ways to present a topic. They must also realize that it's the content, not the glitz, that is important in a presentation. The most relevant uses of technology are as tools and communication devices. Providing students with experiences in selecting tools such as word processors, spreadsheets, hypermedia and network search tools supports their work performance and provides them with experiences using authentic tasks that prepare them for the real world.