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The planning of technology integration is a very tricky. What worked well one year may not be as effective the next. Also, because technology is always changing, the software you used just a few years ago may be obsolete today. It takes a lot of flexibility to not fall behind or become too attached to one hardware or software. It is also important to always be aware of the new technologies as they become available. I certainly had to learn this one day. As I was discussing computer software with some former students, they brought up a program called "Pixie". I, being particularly fond of KidPix, said "It's not better than KidPix, though". I had only a vague idea of what Pixie was, but the urging of the students made me want to investigate further. I found that it was indeed a better and more efficient program.
 * Planning and Design **

It reminded me of what a trucker once told me about driving. You can't allow your eyes to become fixated. Instead, you should keep them moving ahead of you as you drive. The planning of technology integration fits so perfectly with that analogy. As you become aware of new programs, you can look at the lessons ahead to see if they will fit your needs. Conversely, you can look for the technology that will best convey the content that you want the students to acquire.