Myth #1: Putting computers into schools will directly improve learning; more computers will result in greater improvements.

Myth #2: There are agreed-upon goals and “best practices” that define how computers should be used in K-12 classrooms

Myth #3: “Once teachers learn the basics of using a computer they are ready to put the technology to effective use.”

Myth #4: “The typical district technology plan is sufficient for putting technology to effective use.”

Myth #5:”Equity can be achieved by ensuring that schools in poor communities have the same student-to-computer ratios as schools in wealthier communities.”

Basically all of the myths propose that technology, in itself is the answer to providing a better education to children in the information age. In reality, no number of computers, software programs, PDA’s or other gadgets will icrease the quality of the learning exoerience unless schools and educators have proper training, specific common goals, and technology rich curriculum. Without these, technology just becomes the short-lived next new thing in education. Worse, classroom computers could become part of the furniture or scenery in the room, rather than an interactive tool for students to learn and teach what they’ve learned.