The Institute focused on a series of interrelated issues connected with the use of information technology in the schools. These issues were:

* Acceptable use -- how can schools allow students to explore the World Wide Web while ensuring that they use the opportunity productively and appropriately?

* Community -- how can technology be used to build links between the school and the surrounding community?

* Evaluation -- how can educators gauge the effectiveness of technological products?

* Equity -- how can schools narrow the gap between technological haves and have-nots?

* Funding -- where will schools get the money to purchase the hardware and software they need?

 

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