He argues that we want students to:
- “recognize and value the breath of information available and to evaluate, analyze, and synthesize that information”
- “construct new meaning and knowledge with technology”
- “communicate in a variety of media for different audiences and purposes”
- “become responsible citizens and community members”
- “understand the ethical, cultural, environmental and societal implications of technology and telecommunications, and develop a sense of stewardship and responsibility regarding the use of technology” (137).
He also asserts that the following are characteristics of “the best possible learning environment with technology”:
- Students should be “trained in collaborative learning”
- Students should “use telecommunications across different geographic locations”
- Teachers should have “smaller classes and more technical support”
- Teachers should have “training and support for integrating technology into the curriculum…Training reduces anxiety and increases understanding in how to use technology”
- Teachers should recognize that “major change foes not come overnight” (138)
Finally, Failey maintains that teachers need to get involved in policy debates about technology use in the classroom, which includes how teachers will be used and what kinds of (corporate) technological programs are valued.