Technology and students

Years ago I needed to teach students how to use a mouse, how to double-click, and how to do many other basics skills in using computers.  We are still a long way from universal access to computers and the internet, but for the most part, these lessons are non-issues.

I bought a new iphone on Saturday.  I played with it some over the next two days, learning to text and to use and send photos.  I neglected to learn how to use it as a phone.  During class, I received a phone call from our volunteer.  I was unable to answer it and my inability was very public.  D asked very sweetly, but with a point, "Mary, how long have you had that phone?"  I have been chuckling about her question ever since! Times have changed.