Digitized Documents in the Classroom

This is an article relating to research. Every classroom I have done observations in has had at least 5 computers. Therefore much of the research students are doing is done on the computers instead of what was once done in the library. This article addresses digitized documents which come from the Library of Congress and other sources previously not as readily available.
What computers have done for research is phenominal. Students at any age are using the technology. Last week I was in a 5th grade classroom and the students were using the internet to research the answers to a puzzle on black history.
Using digitized documents also allows one to manipulate the data to suit one's needs. For instance if the font needs to be larger that can be changed. One could adjust the contrast to enhance photos.
Digitized docs have changed the way research is done. It has made it much more accesable for all. With the intigration fo the computers into all classrooms it is technolgy that can be widely used, allowing many students to benefit from it.
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