Fault of Relying on Technology

There is a fault with relying so heavily on technology, and I have found out a few times already. That is, if the technology you need does not work properly! Last semester, I arrived in my smart classroom on campus to find that nothing worked! The touch pad to say Start Up, the computer didn't work, even the phone didn't work! So, how was I supposed to call the Help Desk? Luckily, another ESL class was being held at the same time and I called the Help Desk from there. What happened? The main power cord from the entire unit came unplugged from the ground outlet. Hmm. So, easy fix, but I didn't know what had happened.
Also last semester, I planned on watching a video that required QuickTime software. The campus computers have QuickTime; however, it needed an update! As I tried to update the software, it told me if I don't have administrator access, I cannot install this program. So, two things come to mind in this situation: 1) If the software is already installed, why does it need administrator access to update what is already installed? and 2) To bring my laptop when I need something pertinent to classroom videos so I can hook up my laptop to the main unit and then show from there.
So, I have learned that technology is GREAT ... when it works properly! Therefore, in teaching classes, I must realize that sometimes there will be problems and learn to move on from it.