I don't think that teachers are afraid of technology, I think they are too busy to invest the time needed to become fluent in the medium. It takes more than just a week of staff development to create fluency. Curriculum can be an asset or a hindrance to learning. As a practical matter, it is nice as a teacher to go into a classroom in a certain grade and see what is expected of the students at that grade level. Some will contend that it is unnecessary, but then we leave the education of our children to each teacher's individual preferences.
Curriculum can be the bridge between the child and the world.
The world makes a great curriculum, but I believe that experiences with the world are richer when scaffolded by adults. Current Ideas I am wondering about technology and why we need it. The question I am focusing on in my ARP is how is technology the correct tool to use in this project. How do I best use it and make sure that the teachers know how to best use it also. Technology can enhance learning.