If technology is to be integrated into schools successfully, then teachers must understand that instructional technology is not just hardware or software, but rather a process and/or approach to teaching and learning. There are many benefits of and barriers to using technology in teaching. First, with the use of technology, the lesson can be adapted to accommodate special needs students. Technology helps the teacher individualize the lesson to meet all students' needs. Second, technology also helps make learning meaningful. Through the use of technology, learning can be presented in a novel and creative way. When students take personal interest in a topic, they begin to take ownership of their newly acquired knowledge. Even though the Internet has many benefits, it also has weaknesses with the use of technology. This study is a review of different genres of online educational tools and is aimed at elucidating the purposes, benefits, and barriers of using different Internet genres. (Contains 10 references.) (Author/AEF)