I plan always to be open to and continue to seek new technologies. In my lifetime, I have seen the rise of electronic devices used for entertainment, easily accessible communication, and increased productivity. The newest generations of students do not know our world without these tools. There is so much information available at our fingertips in the time that it takes us to push a button. In minutes, we can access people, places, experiences, products, and services. Even as overwhelmed as we might be, as educators, it is our job to help students effectively and efficiently navigate, use, and sort through all of this to tailor it to their needs and interests. To do this, we also have to accept that reality and social structures/constructs are different from a decade ago. Communities have expanded to include people and groups online. Our classroom and school communities must also be ready to expand.
