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Each teacher needs training in simple troubleshooting procedures, such as what to do if a computer says disk is "unreadable". However, teachers should not be expected to address more complicated diagnostic and maintenance problems. Nothing s more frustrating than depending on access to a computer to complete an important students project only to discover it is broken or malfunctioning. Equipment problems as a major obstacle to effective technology integration. Schools must support teachers by replacing and repairing equipment designated for classroom use.

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