1. Be willing to experiment with technology. Have an open mind about it.
2. Take some time to learn what is available for you to use, and practice using it. Take classes or ask for recommendations from people you think are "techie".
3. Ask your librarian for help if you need it!
4. Don't be scared of technology- embrace it and let it help make your life easier.
5. Use it to enhance your lessons and to simplify grading.
6. Let students explore on their own, but be available to provide guidance.
7. Get to know your school's technology specialists and be on friendly terms with them- they will be very useful to you.
8. Accept that some of your students may know more than you do- use this to your advantage rather than feeling bad about it.
9. Accept that technology is constantly changing and you will need to work hard to keep up.
10. Realize that not all parents will be on board if you are doing something that they might consider to be risky, such as blogs. Give them plenty of information about what you are doing and why to allay their fears.
I didn't really change anything from my previous list done at the beginning of class- I just expanded on a few things (in boldface). The biggest thing that changed for me was my perception of new technologies- I am now more comfortable in experimenting with different applications, whereas before, I wouldn't even had tried. I am also a lot more aware of what is out there and how I might be able to use it in the library or in my daily life.
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Good edits, and I like your concluding paragraph. You hit the nail on the head. It isn't about mastering everything, but about being aware of the potential!
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