Journal of Language Education and Educational Technology (JLEET)
Vol 7, No 1 (2022):

Factors and Barriers Influencing Technology Integration in the Classroom

John Rey Osben Pelila (Saint Louis University)
Queenie Ferdiline L. Bag-ongan (Saint Louis University)
Jendel Lou P. Talania (Saint Louis University)
Geraldine S Wakat (Saint Louis University)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Mar 2022

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the factors and barriers influencing technology integration inside the classroom and how teachers integrate technology. The study employed a systematic review of the literature of previous researches. The researchers utilize online databases from Ebscohost and ERIC databases. Through inclusion-exclusion criteria and a guide using PRISMA Flowchart, 46 articles (qualitative – 19; quantitative – 27) were generated and considered eligible and used in the research. Moreover, screened articles were reviewed using the Research Article Findings Grid. Specifically, articles plotted in the grid were analyzed by identifying similarities and differences, regrouped some positive and negative findings of the different authors, and collated and put under each theme. It was noted that personal factors (i.e., teachers' and students' perspectives and attitudes) and professional factors (i.e., tenure, training, workshops) were the main factors affecting technology integration. Barriers like not enough computers, low internet access, malfunction of printers and computers, computer virus attacks, and others were also noted. Regarding how technology is integrated inside the classroom, suggestions, and recommendations like optimizing digital technology's pedagogies, implementing directives to develop "net" skills, modifying school curriculums, and conducting more training and workshops on ICT development, were also considered.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JLEET

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

Journal of Language Education and Educational Technology (JLEET) is a peer-reviewed academic journal devoted to issues related to foreign and second language teaching/learning and how educational technology can be used to enhance language teaching and learning. Its primary goal is to disseminate ...