Computer solve problems

Technology is developed to solve problems associated with human need in more productive
ways. If there is no problem to solve, the technology is not developed and/or not adopted.
Applying this principle to educational technology would mean that educators should create
and adopt technologies that address educational problems, of which there are many.
Further, a technology will not be adopted by educators where there is no perceived need or
productivity gain. This is what Lankshear and Snyder (2000) refer to as the ‘workability’
principle. Therefore, when discussing applications of computer technology to education the
question must always be asked, “What educational problem(s) needs to be addressed?”.
This question needs to be asked at all levels of decision-making, from the teacher planning a
programme, to a school administrator purchasing hardware and software, to an educational
system officer developing policy and strategic plans