Where teachers aren't techy

There was an interesting discussion in my Ed Tech class this evening. We were talking about how much technology teachers should be familiar with. There were varying answers across the board. Some teachers don't need to know how to use technology at all. Others need to know how to not only use, but also fix their techy tools. In the middle, there is the majority of teachers; those that need to know enough to get through the day, yet no need to be overburdened with the concepts too deep for their fields. I think that while it is helpful to know about technology, it is not necessary for teaching and learning in a classroom setting. However, that being said: I like to use technology because I find it fun, interesting, a new way to get creative. I could care less about hard drives, updates, or security. What I care about is: how do I create something fun with powerpoint or how do I put together a smashing lesson plan using a voice thread? How do I create a website upon which I can advertise my lesson plans and curriculum? I don't rightly care about the RAM on my computer or whether I have fast enough internet, I just want to have fun.

Oh, and teach students to have fun with me :). That too!