Despite being more comfortable than ever with technology , teachers still are n't using it on a regular basis , according to the 2011 Technology Counts survey from Education Week . Educators cited various obstacles to using technology in the classroom, including too few devices for students (64 percent of teachers in low-income schools versus 28 percent of those in wealthier schools); lack of proper training for teachers (43 percent versus 24 percent); and curriculum demands from administrators (43 percent versus 21 percent). The survey found that over half of teachers feel comfortable using new technology , and 60 % think of themselves as risk taking in trying out new offerings , however , most of them only implement it for drills and practice exercises . Furthermore , 22 % said they had never used technology for collaborative activities in the classroom .
Despite being more comfortable than ever with technology , teachers still are n't using it on a regular basis , according to the 2011 Technology Counts survey from Education Week . The survey found that over half of teachers feel comfortable using new technology , and 60 % think of themselves as risk taking in trying out new offerings , however , most of them only implement it for drills and practice exercises . Furthermore , 22 % said they had never used technology for collaborative activities in the classroom .