Technology Makes Us Better or Not!!!

I am a writer. Not just because I say that I am one, but because I am . I have the education, training and experience that makes me a writer . I have published several items and I have actually made my living as a writer and I am planning to make my living again as one.
This is great for me and other people who also write or want to write, perform , direct or anything else their hearts desire . What technology has done is however, is made many of us think that just because you: open up your laptop, turn on your flip camera, click on garage band and anything else you want it will not make you an artist if you do not have the talent.
Technology is a tool that enhances the talents we already have. If you cannot write, spell check or any other program will not make it better. Writing takes training and practice. It also takes experimentation and perspiration .
Many young people have been given the attitude that anything they put fourth is the best and any one who disputes that is flawed. As a teacher, I experience this on a regular basis. Whether it's art, athletics or arithmetic, kids are told that they can do no wrong.
I have seen the worst performances, essays, short stories and musical endeavors that totally suck but there are parents and teachers out there who tell them they are Carnegie , Pulitzer and Oscar all rolled into one. God knows the countless numbers of mix tapes that I have in my laptop from well-meaning students who suck . They suck in all areas as hip-hop artists, actors, singers, musicians and students.
Popular teachers are those that praise mediocrity and avoid constructive criticism or any criticism. There is an old adage that goes like this: just because it comes in your size does not mean you need to wear it.
That also goes for performance. Just because you know how to use Garage Band does not make you Tupac.