This The article states that many identified barriers continue to prevail in technology integration and fluency, but not for lack of teachers' trying but because of the overwhelming nature of technology. The author of this article introduces the idea of having a knowledge broker or technology coach who becomes the go between for teachers between the constantly changing technological innovations. The author also states the importance of these brokers to provide a different level of professional development to support teachers of all ability levels. In reflection, I love how this author stated that veteran teachers are not to blame. So often, we cast fault to them for the inability to integration technology but we do this without supporting them or allowing them the opportunity to make it an authentic learning experience. The author state that teachers crave a constant support person, in close proximity and available to fill in the gaps that arise with the rapid changes associated with technology. I believe that this is true with teacher of all ages, it goes back to the statement of "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember". Teachers crave that immediate feedback, that opportunity to explore a new idea with an expert in the room. The final key point I enjoyed from this article is that allowing teachers to fumble along implementing technology experiences haphazardly is no longer productive or effective. Teachers need training and support! One last quote from the text that I find to be of importance is as follows, "Waiting for new teachers to enter the system as solution is risky. Many of today's preservice teachers are the product of technologically illiterate teachers." I believe this is an excellent point! We must provide training and support regardless of the age or experience of the teacher and knowledge brokers or tech coaches are a great resources to start with.
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