Education year’s latest “Technology Counts” report has shown that despite more than 50% of teachers now stating they are comfortable with using technology, the majority still only use it for testing, rather than for interactive or collaborative learning activities. Teachers cite issues such as lack of connectivity, computer malfunctions, and lack of training as barriers to using technology more often in the classroom, however, many are confident these issues will no longer be a problem in the future.
Education Week’s latest “Technology Counts” report has shown that despite more than 50% of teachers now stating they are comfortable with using technology, the majority still only use it for testing, rather than for interactive or collaborative learning activities. Teachers cite issues such as lack of connectivity, computer malfunctions, and lack of training as barriers to using technology more often in the classroom, however, many are confident these issues will no longer be a problem in the future.