The Internet was an essential tool for students,
giving them access to the most up-to-date information
on the topic.
Using Technology
The students did most of the project research on the Internet, which provided
them fast access to up-to-date information. An interesting surprise was the
way in which the Internet's graphical user interface helped students with reading
problems improve their researching techniques. They were able to collect and
produce information much more successfully than when using traditional cataloging
systems. Basic keyboarding is a part of the school's curriculum but the project
required little special training other than discussing basic Internet search
methodologies. The students used word processing programs for writing and editing
the text, but then produced the comic book by hand.
