"Given the realities of our modern age and the demands of our children's future, is it really ok to allow teachers to choose whether or not they incor

It is known that our world is growing and changing at a rapid pace and new technology and resources are becoming available every day. I believe that as an educator who is trying to help prepare children for the future it is necessary to incorporate as much technology and modern resources as possible. It would set the students at a great disadvantage to be without training in these tools, especially if other students have some knowledge about it. It should not be the decision of the teacher whether or not to incorporate various tools and technologies, but it should be nationwide mandated that all students learn these new techniquest together and that all teachers be specially trained to use this new technology as it appears.