Using Technology in Lessons

My classroom gets computer time once a week. They always do a math activity and then something else. It was awesome to hear one of the students this week say that math is their favorite subject. Besides having such a great math program, the students generally really enjoying using the computer for math. The first graders really take care of their computers and treat them with respect.
It is also amazing to see how using a laptop really helps these students practice their fine motor skills. They have to learn how to control the mouse, click and drag, and manipulate it in various ways. I would have never even made the connection between laptop use and fine motor skills. It is great to see how hard these kids concentrate and don't give up on not knowing how to type or control the mouse. They remain persistent and are not afraid to ask for help. Perhaps I could learn a little from the children about attitudes toward something I do not know how to use--stay persistent, and don't be afraid to ask for help!
I was observed for the first time this past week. I just taught a small guided reading group for the observation, and I got relatively positive feedback for my lesson and management. During my conference, my CFA asked me how I could have incorporated technology into my lesson. I had a difficult time answering this question becuase I have making the use of technology too hard.
Technology does not have to be hard. I could have simply used a really neat picture or clip off of a laptop to get the students' attention or get them thinking. That would have been so easy and the kids would have loved it! Using technology in even small groups can make a difference in the lesson. I am definitely going to try to make the use of technology not such a difficult task. It definitely helps to ask myself that simple question more often: how can I incorporate technology into this lesson? If I am open to the idea of the use of technology, it will come more naturally to me.