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It may be difficult for teachers to master technology, or find a way to use it in their classrooms. Teachers may have a hard time setting up technology to be used outside of class time, as an additional resource. Teachers may not know how to fix issues with technology
 * Concerns:**

Teachers may visit various websites that explain how to use technology in the classrooms, play around with it and become familiar. (websites below) Teachers can use Jing to provide visual explanations of the lesson of the day. (further instructions below) Teachers should be provided with a troubleshooting guide. (below)
 * Possible Solutions:**


 * In this area, you'll find some resources we've discussed in class and some extra resources that could be helpful.**


 * Jing:** This first site shows how to use Jing to provide further help to students outside of the classroom. The second is a basic introduction for teachers who have never used Jing.

[] http://blog.simplek12.com/education/how-to-use-jing-in-your-classroom/


 * Twitter:** We also discussed how to use Twitter in the classroom to provide updates. Here is the site itself, and a site that has a guide for teachers who are new to the Twitter world.

http://www.twitter.com http://onceateacher.wordpress.com/2009/02/18/a-teachers-guide-to-twitter/


 * SmartBoard:** As we learn how to use this, these websites should be helpful

Troubleshooting: A guide to fix issues with the SmartBoard http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/resources/smartboard.htm#troubleshooting

Teachers Love Smartboards: This site contains notebook lessons, tips and tricks and tutorials. http://smartboards.typepad.com/\