When it comes to education, American culture, in fact world culture, supports the creation and delivery of lessons through technology. And when we think of technology, we tend to assume high tech options involving smart boards, tablets, media, most likely an Internet connection. Maybe an overhead projector, but certainly, when we think of technology, we think of high tech options and the latest ways to engage using wireless technology or at least something with a plug.

But there is another technology that is wireless, common, widely available, inexpensive, highly manipulative and, as mentioned, probably on your desk right now ... the sticky note.