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ANSWER: When it enhances the learning experience.
- When the "real" option is not available (students cannot physically attend, field trips are not feasible, school facilities are limited -labs, libraries far away)
- When the individuality of the learner is nurtured (researching topics of interest and personal curiosity)
- When the computer does something that only can be done by a computer: droning, number crunching, designing (speeded up searching, access to many resources, access to professional tools; citing sources, communication tools)
- When a student needs to escape the physical environment of the classroom
- When it reduces the administrative burden of the teacher.
- When information technology is the subject of the class
- When the teaching of digital online communication and research skills are smoothly integrated into the class.
- When an critical understanding of the human-created biased media "lens" is integrated into the lesson.
- When it gives students an opportunity to communicate or publish, which they otherwise wouldn't have.
