Leaders' beliefs about technology and lack of understanding about the dynamic and sometimes invisible nature of the use of technology are two barriers to progress.  If a systematic plan for increasing technology applications does not exist in a school or system, question why.  When new standards are required, schools traditionally have planned out professional development, purchases of new texts and/or supplies, and observed as teachers have adopted and used these new methods and tools.  Why is it not a common practice when it comes to the use of technology?  Read more...