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This week, I learned the importance of teacher professional development in regards to technology. Teachers have been provided with technology in the form of computers, projection systems, well connected internet systems, programs, software, interactive technology, etc. yet have not been shown more than how to turn them on. They've been given instruction on how to use the programs and the basics, but have not been given ideas on how to implement it successfully into the classroom or lessons that have technology interwoven into it. If we want these teachers to use technology and make it a staple in daily lessons, we must give them ideas of how to make lessons with technology in it and the tools to manipulate the technology to best fit it in their classroom. They need to go beyond the basic knowledge of learning how to turn the program and learn how to use and manipulate the program. They need to be shown how programs can be used to fit students with special learning needs or interests. It can inspire them and cater to their needs if teachers are given the means to manipulate it to do that.