NJCCCS/NETS

It's crazy to think how far society has come. It is crazy to think that we are supposed to be preparing students to become fully participating members of society. They have to be ready for whatever may come at them. In the classroom, we have to maintain their attention by showing them that learning can be fun, despite their preconceived notions. Teachers must put on a "show" (thanks, Mrs. Kennedy) by entertaining them - putting on a song and dance - to maintain their attention while competing with the internet at home, DSs, cell phones. And, we also have to make sure that they are ready to be able to work with any kinds of technology that may be developed despite the fact that, many teachers now (bless them all!) may not even know how to use the technology. I didn't know there were NETS. Teachers are never done teaching.... or learning for that matter.

By the way, many of our districts - our districts - cannot afford to provide the technologies needed in the classrooms. I am not talking individual computers, or fancy TVs. I am simply talking, working computers, functioning microscopes in biology, chemistry labs, TVs with DVD players, to be able to bring the lesson and activities alive for the students to keep up with the NJCCCS.

Yes, kids are different. .. and learning is different. Times are changing. :) And will continue to change...