Principle #1: The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students

Technology is what the world revolves around.  Everything we use in everyday life is a part of technology.  As time goes on, technology is going to get more and more sophisticated.  It is important that students get a full understanding of what technology is and how much it effects their lives.  Technology Education is a program that is in need of teachers, there is a nation wide shortage of educators