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Although research studies in education show that use of technology can help student learning, its use is generally affected by certain barriers. In this paper, we first identify the general barriers typically faced by K-12 schools, both in the United States as well as other countries, when integrating technology into the curriculum for instructional purposes, namely: (a) resources, (b) institution, (c) subject culture, (d) attitudes and beliefs, (e) knowledge and skills, and (f) assessment. We then describe the strategies to overcome such barriers: (a) having a shared vision and technology integration plan, (b) overcoming the scarcity of resources, (c) changing attitudes and beliefs, (d) conducting professional development, and (e) reconsidering assessments. Finally, we identify several current knowledge gaps pertaining to the barriers and strategies of technology integration, and offer pertinent recommendations for future research.

This book is introducing integrating educational technology in to teaching.

A great read about Technology Integration from the perspective of a K-12 District Technology Integrator. Effective quote: "Technology is Not pedagogy."

Here's an 11 minute video explaining Brevard County's approach to integrating technology into the classroom.

a website for social science teachers to use to get support on improving their instruction, engaging students in learning finding lesson plans and integrating technology resources in social science

Units with integrated technology & resources for K-6 classrooms.

Blog offers ideas on how you can integrate technology using devices you may already in a creative way to make up for the lack of classroom resources.

Inspiring and enlightening narrative about a high school teacher's experience integrating digital tools and storytelling into his classes (including lots of lessons learned!) and a "how to" guide for aspiring technology integrators.

UCF's Glenda Gunter discusses mobile technology integration in education.

This article is an example of the need for technology education.

Good reasons for technology integration.

Great teacher site- Why Integrate Technology

This site has a lot of information about technology integration.

This video series goes inside the classrooms of educators who use technology tools in their lessons every day. Learn from their challenges, celebrate their successes, and share their resources in every episode.

The role of administrators is critical to the successful acceptance, adoption, integration and implementation of technology by teachers. Technology leadership that models, supports and expects computer technology use results in more effective curriculum integration of the technology by teachers.

Sometimes we may think that our young students are too young for technology, but given the world that we live in it is still important to integrate it into our classes. Here are some tips for integrating technology in PK-Kindergarten (and probably other primary grades as well).

How to integrate your lessons- video to watch. Requires membership for some resources.

Technology Integration Strategies

A worthwhile article that blends "Technology Integration" with "Best Practice" methods. Read how one school district modernized their educational program.

Edutopia's Tech2Learn page. Tips, links and other resources for Integrating Technology into the classroom. Homepage has countless great articles and resources for teachers.

Video demos and tutorials on how to use Google Apps. *Google Video (video yourself instead of the usual email, record workshops for teachers who can't make it, record messages for students working on differentiated projects, have students use for class projects), make a class website with Google Sites, and see how to use Google Docs, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and more!