Barriers of Educational Technology
What Barriers Have I Encountered? At currently 33 years old, I guess I am considered a ‘digital native’ like many younger adults who have grown up with access to technology. Within that time frame I have used and grown accustomed to many technological applications and hardware, all varying in their use, practicality, and importance. Considering the vast amount of technology that has transformed our current societal landscape, I consider myself very fortunate to have had early opportunities to expand my knowledge through available technologies. Fast forward to current times and the digital age is continuously evolving and expanding our ability to harness technology for our benefit and enrichment. But it is not a completely seamless occurrence. Depending on where you might reside in the world, there are substantial barriers that hinder optimal integration of technology. Some of those obstacles that I have experienced throughout my own educational journey have been characterized b...