The learner must be taught that questioning information sources, regardless of form, is not negative. The child knows the teacher already has the answer in mind when the question is asked. If the child is wise, he waits five seconds and the teacher provides the answer, thus proving to him that the questions were for the teacher, not for him. Once or twice a year the child may receive a question that requires information he knows which the teacher does not. 79 Technology forces the necessity for questioning on the part of the learner.
Good questions provide surprises for both child and teacher.
The child finds himself speaking about information he hardly knew he possessed. 80 Questioning technology is a part of the concept of media literacy and media literacy is a necessary skill for the information age. These implications of technology must be understood and confronted as they relate to the educational setting. Only after this occurs can successful technology implementation begin. Today, schools must prepare students for the technology rich environment they will encounter in the coming years.