Be prepared to use the Internet in your professional life.

• Find time daily to go online at school or home.
• Locate a Web site, such as Education World or one maintained by a relevant professional organization, and browse education news or articles related to technology.
• Join an education listserv, or subscribe to a computer-help newsletter. Education World has a number of lively and engaging message boards for teachers including the Technology Integration forum. For suggestions about listservs and newsletters, go to A Beginner's Guide to Integrating Technology.

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