Welcome to out class webpage. Why a webpage? The short answer to this question is simply, why not! But, let me be more specific. I know that there are days when technology seems to complicate our lives, rather than simplify tasks. But, to answer the question posted at the beginning, we need to answer the following: why do we educate children? Regardless of the day and age, children are educated to become productive members of society. We educate children, presumably, to prepare them for the future. If this is indeed the case, does it not make sense to prepare them with skill for such future? We are not soothsayers, so as wise as teachers are, we cannot tell what the future holds for our students. However, we can provide for them skills that will transend whatever they may face. There are some basics that we cannot get around with, like instilling in them a keen sense of perspective and an inquisitve thrist for problem solving. Most importantly, however, we must teach them how to adapt. School today is certainly not what it used to be when I was in 4th and 5th grade. But, as an adult, I have adapted along the way. The truth is that technology today plays a larger role in our student's lives than it did in ours. Thus, we must learn to adapt ourselves, and be willing to work with students in adapting to their environment. Thus, I ask once again: why a webpage? The answer still stands. Why not.
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