Thoughts while doing AR project

Considering the fact that I am now teaching adults who are often new to technology I became fascinated with the study and endeavored to learn what made the two groups so distinctly different, and more importantly how I could bridge the gap between them. I myself could have been left back in the old country had it not been for the schools need for someone to advise yearbook, and one very tech savvy (and eventually patient) student yearbook editor. The year was 1998 and as photography teacher I was just learning of digital imaging, though the technology was more cost prohibitive and of lower quality to be considered an improvement. At the same time we inherited an Apple 3G, some publishing software and the responsibility of creating the school yearbook. The teacher became the student (not an easy, but necessary and important transition) and spent the year playing catch up as years of computer knowledge was bestowed upon them in a trial by fire manner. While humbling at times, it was one of the most challenging and growth provoking periods in my career, and helped me immensely as the technology improved. It is interesting to note that the editor discovered through the process that he possessed the skills and desire to teach, thus changing his original career plans to become a doctor and entering the field of education. Just linked in with him and he is doing quite well. A well timed "thank you" to his first student reminded me what I love about teaching, and how the rewards are not always monetary or immediate!