There are something like 1500 modules on CPAN with more being added every day. Being "introduced" to modules without having to go out and look for them when you need them enables you to be prepared for new challenges.

I think it would be fantastic to have a "modules" area on perlmonks that would introduce module. Maybe have a module of the week (or day, or whatever) and a section listing "new additions to CPAN".

Knowledge is power and knowing what modules are out there can make your job as a perl programmer much easier.