Technology supports the writing process in several ways: Work is easily stored and reproduced; Work is easily shared among peers and with teachers; Revising/editing is simplified.
The network supports teaching and learning by providing an open environment for sharing of student work among peers and with teachers; storage and management of teacher and student information.
Electronic research extends teaching and learning opportunities by providing access to a vast array of information resources; access to a variety of models developed by others through previous research; connections among people, places and products.
Through the use of email and teleconferences, students will develop as Collaborative Workers, who demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and Effective Communicators, who convey ideas clearly and communicate with a variety of audiences in a variety of ways.
Students use spreadsheets and databases in many subject areas and phases of learning to Collect, interpret, evaluate and communicate information mathematically; Present information for a variety of audiences using a variety of techniques; Understand how primary data, including digital data, are transferred into graphs, and charts.
The Web is a communication/presentation medium that cannot be ignored; indeed, it interfaces with all content areas. Students demonstrate knowledge in content areas while learning to Select appropriate media for communication/presentation; Produce a work of quality; Be innovative; Judge the quality and appropriateness of a document; Comply with copyright law for both print and digital information.