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Technorationalism in Eduction
Since the dawn of technology, educators have attempted to improve learning by integrating it into the learning process. Proponents claim technology does improve education. Kessler lists several ways, including better simulations and models, access to global learning, virtual manipulatives (which she describes as interactive "virtual manipulators" which allow students to change variables and witness different calculation outcomes), multimedia, e-books, and epistemic games where students are placed in roles like city planner, journalist or engineer.

But, "for primary and secondary schools that are underperforming or limited in resources, efforts to improve education should focus almost exclusively on better teachers and stronger administrations." The No Significant Difference web site FAQ, in detailed explanation, describes very early attempts to substantiate equivalent, if not improved, learning outcomes for students who received education and training via distance learning. Researchers looked to compare student outcomes for two courses that were delivered through two different methods, thereby identifying the "superior" method for teaching effectiveness.