Discusses access to information technology and technological change; examines the culture that has grown up around computers; discusses previous military funding of academic computing and the need to change focus; describes the use of computers to promote equity and access; and considers the Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for Electronic…

Identifies fundamental educational values that have been incorporated into the Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for Electronic Learners, including equality of access; active, responsible citizenship; control over personal information; freedom of speech; respect for work of others; and responsibility to conserve and protect resources. (LRW)