Teachers and administrators use computer and information technologies to improve their roles in the educational process. Some examples include:
--Using computer tools to streamline record keeping and administrative tasks, thereby helping to free up time for instruction or professional development
--Decreasing isolation by using e-mail and the Internet to communicate with colleagues, parents, and the outside world, and
--Increasing professional development activities by taking distance education courses, accessing educational research, and accessing classroom materials such as lesson plans.