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Chapter 1
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Background of the Study
Technology stimulates the young minds by using it as a tool for learning. The Internet allows students to explore whole new worlds in real time. It is just one more tool, email benefits students and faculty alike by permitting almost instantaneous exchange of ideas and information. It's easy to use. Most private schools offer a local network which keeps the school community informed of everything from homework to PTA meetings. It makes it easy to stay connected (Kennedy, 2013).
The use of technology to engage children actively in learning has exploded in recent years. It only makes sense that many children learn best through an interactive engagement with technology. This is primarily due to the times in which we live. This is the digital age. An age where children are exposed to all forms of technology from the time they are born. Unlike previous generations, where the use of technology was a learned behavior, this generation of children is able to use technology instinctively. There are many terrific interactive social studies websites that will resonate with children of this generation (Meador, 2013). The use of technologies, such as the Internet, allows students to communicate globally, parents to become more involved and provides a place to be accessed by all persons associated with the educational process. The Internet is an attractive source of information for parents because of its round-the-clock availability, speed, and enormous range of information (Martland & Rothbaum, 2008). Internet is a powerful communication tool for teachers, students, parents and community, because it makes sense to develop a website that provides information about what is going on in school (Washenberger, 2009). Internet has become one of the largest platforms of communication. It is the most effective technology available today. Building a website for school can prove to be extremely beneficial if
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Background of the Study
Technology stimulates the young minds by using it as a tool for learning. The Internet allows students to explore whole new worlds in real time. It is just one more tool, email benefits students and faculty alike by permitting almost instantaneous exchange of ideas and information. It's easy to use. Most private schools offer a local network which keeps the school community informed of everything from homework to PTA meetings. It makes it easy to stay connected (Kennedy, 2013).
The use of technology to engage children actively in learning has exploded in recent years. It only makes sense that many children learn best through an interactive engagement with technology. This is primarily due to the times in which we live. This is the digital age. An age where children are exposed to all forms of technology from the time they are born. Unlike previous generations, where the use of technology was a learned behavior, this generation of children is able to use technology instinctively. There are many terrific interactive social studies websites that will resonate with children of this generation (Meador, 2013). The use of technologies, such as the Internet, allows students to communicate globally, parents to become more involved and provides a place to be accessed by all persons associated with the educational process. The Internet is an attractive source of information for parents because of its round-the-clock availability, speed, and enormous range of information (Martland & Rothbaum, 2008). Internet is a powerful communication tool for teachers, students, parents and community, because it makes sense to develop a website that provides information about what is going on in school (Washenberger, 2009). Internet has become one of the largest platforms of communication. It is the most effective technology available today. Building a website for school can prove to be extremely beneficial if