Module 9 Reflection

As an educational technology leader, being able to identify both the benefits and barriers of technology integration in various school contexts is salient. This practice fosters a conscious recognition that will aid in deliberating mobile technology integration and management.  Successful integration and management of mobile technology involves identifying the benefits and barriers early on to become knowledgeable and know what will and will not work in a specific school’s context. The substantial benefits of mobile device integration as a contrivance for student engagement and learning and can be universally manipulated and adapted to fit the confines of most classroom atmospheres. However, the teacher is responsible for knowing the barriers that may have potential to impede the benefits.  In the end, it is up to the individual teacher to determine if the benefits outweigh the barriers for a specific area and how they plan to overcome barriers and become comfortable with integrating technology with fidelity in their classroom.  The reality is that society is becoming increasingly more dependent on mobile technology devices for their multimodal functionality and features. Teachers can better prepare students for this reality by infusing mobile technology in their curriculum; however, the teachers need to receive the necessary supports and training to be able to adequately support their students. 

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