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I believe that integrating technology is very critical for mathematics education. When I was in high school there was not much technology in my math courses. So when we discussed this topic during class I expected to talk about the usage of graphing calculators. It blew me away when I found out how much math technology there is. With all the possibilities one would think integrating technology into the classroom would be simple. However, funding is a major problem. Some schools do not have enough money to buy recent textbooks let alone computer programs or calculators for students to be using. I think a solution towards this problem could be the use of smart boards. Smart boards have numerous math tools that would aid teachers in their lessons and students in their mastery of the material. These boards allow students to interact with math instead of solely being lectured over it. Smart boards are expensive but schools can purchase one that can be used in every classroom no matter the subject. I still have many concerns with how to integrate technology into a math course, but I now know how to get started.