I wonder what is more difficult: creating a blog or posting my first message on the same blog...Finally, I realize I have to let go and express myself as sincerely as I can.I get along quite well with technology. I mean I can work my way fair enough with a computer but I am not an expert at it though. I had some difficulty in creating my first blog but I got some help. My 13-year old daughter helped  me a little and she went through the job in less than 10 minutes. It would have taken me longer, I admit. 

Our young people are of the computer generation. Technology is part of their life. As teachers, we meet these people every day so I feel that we have to adapt to new situations, to the new challenges of the 21st century. I sincerely feel that this blog can help me in creating a better student-centered environment, a more lively and interactive class. With the appropriate support from our respective institutions, the teaching profession will flourish and adapt sure enough to this new age.

 I am reminded here of a short story by E.M.Forster 'The Machine Stops'. In this story, Mr.Forster depicts a world enslaved by technology,where all our moves, all our thoughts, our air, our food are controlled by The Machine. Fortunately, our world will not turn out to be like this. As teachers, if we know how to adapt, how to include technology and the web in our profession, we will not be overruled by machines. The computer should become our companion, a close friend, a mean to bridge the gap and to bring us closer to our pupils. And I do really think that a blog is a good start...