Zhao and Frank: Technology Integration from an Ecological Perspective
Zhao, Y., & Frank, K. A. (2003). Factors Affecting Technology Uses in Schools: An Ecological Perspective. American Educational Research Journal, 40(4), 807-840. doi: 10.3102/00028312040004807
Key Quotes:
p. 808
Concerns about the slow adoption of technology by teachers are not new.Many researchers have, from various angles, studied the phenomenon through different approaches, from case studies (Cuban, 2001; Schofield, 1995; Zhao et al., 2002), to historical analysis (Cuban, 1986), to large surveys (Becker,2000a, 2001). They offer various accounts of why teachers do not frequentlyuse technology to its full potential or in revolutionary ways that could truly lead to qualitatively different teaching and learning experiences.
p. 809
Because technology is inherently unreliable and can break down at any time, teachersmay choose not to use it in their teaching unless there is a strong need for it and reliable support.
