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As technology’s role increases in everyday life so does it the classroom setting. It seems now that every teacher is obligated to try and keep pace with modern technology and utilize it in classrooms. While computers can create visually appealing ways to convey information, it is important to remember that it is really the content of what students should learn and retain that remain the central aspect. Programs such as PowerPoint can really aid a lecture by having images that supplement key text listed on a slide as well as having a ready lesson plan to follow. Through the Internet and use of sites such as del.icio.us, lessons can be made that offer variety from teachers outside whatever locality one teaches in. Still, for me, technology, while certainly having its benefits when working smoothly and properly, still poses a problem with my comfort level. It seems I spend more time dealing with computer problems, even when using simple programs, with errors that pop up consistently/continually, and has so far only reinforced my notion of not being overly dependent on computers that always seem to come ready with unexpected errors that arise at the least opportune moment (especially when standing at the front of a classroom with a presentation that won’t open), viruses, freezing up, and crashing, along with loss of saved information even when using campus computers. Still, with no locked in due dates for this class, I can go at a slower pace that does help contribute to my comfort level.