A Vision of Students Today:

This little movie was very entertaining. It had a kinda thriller movie undertone. There was a lot of shocking information that the students were putting out there. These things are not on our minds on a daily basis but they do exist and effect us. We do have to keep in mind that with all of the negative facts there are positives to go with them.
Do I think that technology can save us. I do think that with most of the problems or dilemmas that the students presented can be improved with the use of technology. Technology does have a way of opening doors and breaking down barriers. Technology can offer convenience to obtaining education.

Its not about the technology:

I completely agree. We as teachers have to remember to keep our minds open to learning. I think that as someone providing information to the public (students) it is also important to keep up with the development of society. So that the knowledge that we are trying to convey is done so in an interesting and applicable way. This keeps the student willing to take in and use the lesson being shared.
In my opinion, I believe no one ever quits learning. Whether people realizes or not we are taking in new information on a daily basis. If we were to quit learning it would be a rather boring place to be.

Is it OK to be a Technically Illiterate Teacher?

I don't think we should come down that hard on teachers that are not proficient in the technology field. These are probably our older teacher that are looking at retirement. I just can't phantom to think that teachers that have spent tens of years in a class room have nothing to offer their children in means of learning. I'm sure that any decent teacher is going to be open to learning new ways to connecting with his/her students. So, I don't see someone absolutely refusing to open their minds to technology.
In the same breath, just because a teacher is a front runner in the technology department doesn't mean they are a good teacher. Yes they might know how to tweet, skype, and/or blog but are they able to relay the math lesson on fractions in a way the students will be able to use in the future? More than likely children are going to grasp technological lessons easier but, are they getting the basis of the lesson or how to push a button.