Find out if your school or district has a technology support person. Contact that person to find out what kinds of services he or she provides. Create your own support group. If you and several colleagues agree to use some of the same software, you can share ideas and help each other troubleshoot. Don't be afraid to ask.
Most children love computers and spend hours exploring and problem solving.
In the process, they develop valuable expertise. Enlist their help as technical advisors. Let them explore new software, teach you how to use it, tutor classmates, and troubleshoot. They'll save you time and frustration, and the experience will bolster their self-esteem. Boost your technology learning curve.