Education Week ’s latest “ Technology Counts ” report has found that despite more than 50 % of teachers now stating they are comfortable with using technology , the teachers still only use it for instruction , rather than for interactive or collaborative learning activities . Teachers cite issues such as lack of computers , 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 classroom .
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.