During the past two decades, advances in computer technology have
             ushered in the digital revolution. Computers have changed the way people
             do business, construct buildings, communicate with one another and receive
             In the field of education, computers have enhanced the way people
             teach and learn. This paper examines the advantages and potential
             difficulties of using computers in the elementary, middle school and high
             classroom as an educational instrument.
             Perhaps the biggest challenge faced by educators at this level is
             overcoming the short attention span of children. This characteristic has
             been further honed by television. Traditionally, parents and teachers have
             addressed this problem through educational television programs like Sesame
             However, education experts have found that children learn best when
             they are stimulated through participatory learning activities where their
             minds are constantly stimulated. Towards this, many companies have
             produced educational software designed to include the children in more
             In elementary and middle school, websites such as NASA Quest have
             activities targeted to various grade levels to teach children about space
             flight. The Exploratorium website maintained by a San Francisco museum is
             particularly popular among boys who are taught science through
             demonstrations of sporting activities such as skateboarding. The EcoKids
             Online! Web page teaches uses games to teach children about energy,
             wildlife and other environmental issues. In the process, the website also
             tries to impart strong civic lessons, teaching children about their
             responsibilities to the environment (Troutner). Under the supervision of a
             trained teacher, students can find a wealth of educational sites to enhance
             In older students, many educators report difficulty engaging students
             in subjects that do not seem relevant to their daily lives. ...