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Comment by Jill Byrd

Wow. That statement is strong. Should we allow teachers who are not computer literate and are not dedicated to find ways to utilize technology within their classrooms to be teachers in this day and age? With our world changing, I would have to think that a teacher would deprive herself of a great opportunity to do things much easier and faster. The resources available at the click of a link, or a typed word in a database could save a teacher many hours and help her better prepare for her students. As our world has increasingly become more digital and more technologically inclined, I would have to think that a teacher would be doing a disservice to her students if she weren't committed to learning how technology in the classroom can not only enhance lessons, but can be used to provide information and virtual experiences we could only dream of adding to the classroom even ten years ago. I believe that teachers are very valuable. Computers are not meant to replace our teaching, but will further serve to "accomplish tasks and solve problems," in many areas of our teaching as shared in IAE-pedia. Computational thinking is necessary to instill in our students, because there are times when using a computer or other source of technology is a better way, or can make the work load much lighter and produce a more efficient result.