Let us operate under the following premise: Technology can be used to develop more individualized student instruction and aid in content mastery. Therefore we should use technology and technology is good for everyone. Right?

This brings us to the limitations of using technology in the classroom.

Digital "divide" is a well researched subject. It generally refers to the availability of computers and the Internet on an individual level.

More importantly to suggesting solutions is digital "inequality." By which it is meant differences in access, but also to inequality among persons with formal access to the Internet.

Issue 1: Many teachers are not willing to adopt new technologies in the classroom.

Furthermore, teachers are not properly trained: From the 2010 National Education Technology Plan, "Many of our existing educators do not have the same understanding of and ease with using technology that is part of the daily lives of professionals in other sectors. The same can be said of many of the education leaders and policymakers in schools, districts, and states and of the higher education institutions that prepare new educators for the field." (p.10) plan

Example: Burlington, Massachusetts Public Schools 5 year technology plan. Initiatives include:
!) Burlington High School 1:1 Initiative
2) Technology Literacy
3) Teachers teaching teachers

http://www.burlington.org/departments/schools/burlington_public_schools/doc...

This plan has specific initiatives aimed at addressing obstacles to the success of educational technology throughout the system.