When the computer died - how it ruined my day!

I rarely have a day when I don't get into my work. I find the integration of technology into teaching and learning endlessly fascinating. The excuses teacher use, justifications for the lack of technology and the arguments for 'real' teaching methods all goad me to find ways to sneak into their world. The kids? They're naturally accepting of everything, including a teacher with excuses, justifications and arguments. The part that bothers me is that some of these folks are the strongest teachers who are working themselves toward mediocrity with their attitudes. So some days, rare that they are, I am discouraged and sad. Today, I started with a virus ridden desktop computer, a laptop with no power supply since I loaned it to a teacher who needed it more than I did. So, today I was disconnected. It gave me time to get sad and discouraged. Luckily tomorrow will come and I'll gird my loins for battle once again. Happily.