Possible points for/against the educational potential of the internet
• Ease and speed of collaboration with others (teachers/peers/experts)
• Dramatic increase in computer possession (laptop/hand-held mobile devices)
• Opportunity for global communication
• Access to a variety of information and knowledge (databases/video clips/graphics/ newspapers)
• Reduces the need for traditional libraries
• On-line classes/qualifications
• Homework potential
• Flexibility in applying for university/college places
• Viruses
• Too much information – can miss main points
• Information could be inaccurate/misleading
• Encounter ‘inappropriate’ sites
• Addiction
• Distraction
• Cheating (plagiarism)
• A reasoned assessment of ‘greater’ is required
