Teachers need a great deal of motivation when it comes to implementing technology in the classroom. There are many obstacles to overcome. Technology can be very intimidating for many teachers because introducing technology almost always requires new learning. Teachers may lack the time and the motivation to learn technology skills. The purpose of this paper is to discuss some of the obstacles teachers face in their attempts to implement and integrate technology in their classroom and compare it with the author's workplace.

THe integration of technology into the curriculum will not succeed without giving teachers ample time to practice, explore, conceptualize, and collaborate. This can be done by inviting them to join the school technology planning committee. Solicit teachers' participation on the technology planning committee and explain why their participation is important. Once teachers understand the value of technology in their teaching and the ease with which it can be utilized, they will not shy away.

Why is it that some schools are effectively using technology for teaching and learning while other schools are not.Certain conditions are necessary for schools to effectively use technology.success of technology implementation is contingent on a number of factors.First, schools must have a strong curriculum as a foundation because if they don't, technology will do little to improve … schools and might even have a negative impact. Teachers need to feel that they count.Technology planning expert Dixie Conner explains how effective planning by teachers and technology leaders working together can result in more effective technology use.technology leaders can begin to close the communication gap with teachers, and teachers can become more informed about the benefits of planning and more involved in integrating technology.