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Students are given a tic tac toe menus with choices. this gives them a sense of ownership in their learning process. It increases motivation and keeps interest level high. Teachers must create a menu with a range of points from high to low. The more difficult choices would be worth more. The challenge for the teacher is getting the point to equal 100. The challenge for the student is to take a look at each project carefully, add up the points and if it was not enough they either had to to choose several projects that were easier or choose one higher level choice that is worth more points. Before students can start they have to meet with their peers and discuss their options, and then meet with the teacher for final input.

Students across socioeconomic classes are using computers to research and share information with people around the world. The article states that the digital divide is disappearing. At one point, everyone will technologically equal. Those who are self motivated and take the initiative to use the tools available will be the ones that get ahead.