Every Now and then I stand back and take a look at what's going on in the world.

The world is changing rapidly!

We are living in the information age. Technology has once again forged its way into our homes, our schools, and the workplace. We have become digitized, virtual, distant, and “real.” The question we must ask ourselves is, “How do we continue to develop as a society within the realms of this revolution?”

Everyone is a pioneer. Our familiarity with life experiences is fading rapidly. The world that we are stepping into is filled with monitors, keyboards, and mouse clicks. What were once simple everyday tasks have now been simplified into complexity; and this complexity is creating havoc within the roles that we play.

The job market is being transformed. The number of unskilled and skilled workers has been drastically cut while the levels of productivity are ever increasing due to the implementation of the new technology. Whereas workers once carried out a defined performance, today all people within the workforce must possess the ability to think critically, problem-solve, and evaluate daily. Workers across the board must be capable of higher order thinking.

On the other hand, the new technology affords us limitless possibilities. If, without it, we were capable of leading the space race, putting a man on the moon, developing “star wars” defense systems, and exploring the depths of the oceans, what lies ahead of us is exhilarating. However, we must ensure our future by examining the past.

The school of the future is here today. Surprisingly, this does not mean that our schools are becoming futuristic. What it does mean is that schools must guide their student population to become productive members of a new society. The task at hand is to develop school systems that maintain and utilize information communications technology to enhance creativity, productivity, and independence.

Through the cultivation and support of information communications technology integration, schools will produce students who shall be responsible citizens, capable of managing information and who shall secure their place in the world.