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 Although initially, computers are more
expensive than books, an unlimited amount
of knowledge and information is accessible
from them.
 They have become a necessary investment
and are a great attribution to the classroom
setting.
 Educational websites are taking the place of
books, and have made schools different
today than they have been in the past
 The internet not only provides quick results,
but it is easy to navigate as well!
Virtually anything can be typed into a
search engine, with pages of results
There is no sufficient number of books
that can compare to the amount that can
be attained through a search engine
Links containing various educational
resources, in addition to images, are
available for students.
Any questions may be answered
instantly
www.google.com and
www.askjeeves.com are popular search
engines
 Different websites are designed to help
students with specific questions they
may have pertaining to their homework
 Math websites are most commonly used
 www.quickmath.com is a useful
source to those who are struggling in
this subject
 The problem is simply typed in, and it
is explained/solved
 Study guides and discussion
forums are offered on the
internet on various academic
subjects
 There are also blogs,
flashcards, and quizzes
available for interactive learning
 www.sparknotes.com and
www.cliffnotes.com are widely
used resources
 The information is given in a clear
way that is easy to understand
and obtain
• Online dictionaries have become a popular alternative to
actual book versions.
•This is a much quicker and convenient way to look up the
spelling and meanings of words.
• On the same websites one can look up the synonyms,
origins, antonyms, etc. of the same words.
• Some popular websites are http://www.merriamwebster.com/, http://dictionary.reference.com/
• Websites have been created where information can
simply be inserted, and a citation will be created to
represent a source.
• This is a very helpful resource for creating
bibliographies for students.
• One can create the correct citations for different formats
of writing styles, as well as the in-text citation.
•Popular websites for this are http://citationmachine.net/ ,
http://www.palomar.edu/dsps/actc/mla/
In conclusion, technology
has become extremely
present in the school
environment. New
resources on the internet
have made it easier for
students to access
information. Although
technology is more costly
initially, it has a popular
element especially in
education.