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===Technology in the ever expanding classroom is extremely valuable. However I am one of those ignorant people that are definitley intimidated by it! Recently I have been subbing in Monroe-Woodbury and every room has a smart board. I actually really love smart boards and have seen students more engaged in everything due to using them. Also now as a sub I have to log in to take attendance (this is for every period in the middle school) My first dilemma was trying to figure out how to turn a Mac on. (Yes, I am embarrased) I didn't feel as bad when another teacher who works their daily didn't know either. So I had to wait for a student to arrive and ask him. Ofcourse he knew. With this technology you need a password and clearance to get to use tool properly and that was not always provided. I am greatful that so many teachers have made websites, blogs, or wikis because most of the time they are sharing beneficial information. I have gotten ideas about lesson plans, and setting up the environment of the room. It reminds me of a saying "We don't have to reinvent the wheel." I noticed these pharse being thrown around in a lot of professional development conferences.===