I agree with you, I wouldn't be the teacher I am without technology. Ms. Jackson's point of view that we are headed for a dark age makes sense to me, which is why I work so hard to keep my students engaged, and thinking. I think what we are all doing on this and other discussion groups is vital to our children and their future. I do take issue with Mr. Shenkman's opinion that it is because of teachers not teaching the curriculum. He thinks (rightly so) that kids don't know enough about current events or government, and (here is where I get angry) it is the fault of teachers in our country. He asserts that we are not teaching social studies because there isn't a test. I take issue with his sweeping condemnation of our profession which I am sure he knows little about. I wonder when the last time he was in a classroom for more than a few minutes. I don't know about you, but I don't have to have a stick hanging over me for me to teach what I know is important to my students. I think our society as a whole is to blame, not just one part. Everything I am reading this summer gives me hope for the children. When the big voices in education are saying the same thing, I have hope that education is headed in the right direction. Now all we have to do is get them to whisper into the talking heads and let them in on the secret!
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