In my own words...

We throw the term around, "computer literate," but there is very little discussion on what that literacy entails, or what other new literacy are developing because of new and increasing access to *technology.  Without thinking about how we do it, we find ourselves identifying questions we want answer to, navigating until we find them, analyzing the results, and sharing those results - and we do this every day, on our own, often turning off tutorial guides as they seem intrusive instead of instructional.

NETS for Teachers & NETS for Students offer standards we should be (and are being) measured against, as teachers and as students in our pursuit to be more knowledgeable in our surroundings.  at this point, I don't know what I don't know to ask a thought provoking question.  I'm sure those 2 sites will have more meaning for me in the weeks and months to come, but as of right now, they are a little overwhelming - and I think that's the biggest hurdle anyone has in dealing with these new literacies; is there a way to jump in that isn't a toe-step or both feet?

*If you mistype, and add a carefully misplaced "a" to technology, you get "teachnology."  I think that is the best typo I have ever had.  I plan to make this a word.  Teachnology - the technology used for educational pursuits, and purposes.  A quick Google proves it isn't yet a word.  I call Dibs, and Shotgun.  Also, I licked it.  Get your own word.  I'm currently waiting for Urban Dictionary to review my submission. /cheeky

**Urban Dictionary won't accept it.  I will try another method.  Teachnology will flourish!