ABSTRACT
This is what I am talking about when I discuss a caring principal. The caring principal may well be committed to increasing technology and intellectual growth, but will not lose sight of the whole person, which includes students’ emotional well-being as well as their academic achievement. This approach to technology will take more time and effort, but may result in people knowing that you care about them. Social network sites are another hot issue. Part of the problem is that some individuals disrespect others or themselves on these sites. Students are exposed to negative influences if not constantly monitored in these activities. Yet a few educators are using highly monitored virtual worlds and avatars to really push the envelope and student learning into the 21st century. The bottom line is that technology offers many new opportunities that can have educational benefits, but most of the time we need to be very cautious so as not to expose students to negative aspects. This will take great effort and expenditure of time and resources, but the future is coming and cannot be avoided by pretending that we don’t need to keep up with changes.
