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With technology there is no finishing line. Innovations continually challenge us to higher levels of achievement. Technology adds leverage to make teaching and learning more effective. The down side is that teachers are overwhelmed with claims and demands to try new and unfamiliar pedagogy. There is little time to examine them, let alone learn how to implement them successfully. What can a teacher do to stay afloat? 'Give a man fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime'. Similarly: 'Show one technology to a teacher; you have satisfied him for today. Train a teacher to manage technology and he will be empowered'. TeacherSmart is a tool to simplify preparation of online lessons. It enables teachers with basic computer skills to create engaging and up to date teaching and learning resources. Expert teachers and 'Mavericks' use the same tools to autonomously build active and vibrant learning communities and networks. Teachers with all levels of experience contribute to TAFE innovation networks to exchange ideas with peers and learn from each other. TAFE innovation networks further empower teachers to incorporate new technologies and practices for the benefit of students and the entire organisation.