AWESOME Technology

I observed an eighth grade math class today that had an amazing tech-savvy teacher....who was also willing to shell out the bucks for an LCD projector and some fun software. Using powerpoint, she was able to write on the powerpoint slides--circling and underlining, writing math problems and solving them as models for the students, and drawing graphs. It was a great tool, but it is unfortunate that such technology is not provided by the schools. I'm starting to brainstorm some ways that this technology can be used in a LA/SS class.....and how I would pay for it.....