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Barriers to Technology Integration - Coggle Diagram
Barriers to Technology Integration
Students misuse of technology/internet safety concerns
Downloading distracting games
Inappropriate games or web browsers
Place parental controls, filtered web browsers where the school can track activity, disable specific websites, disable app store, regularly check devices
Social media usage
Unsafe websites that could hack devices
Leaks of personal information
Host workshops on internet safety
Avoid anything that requires personal information(websites, apps, toolkits, etc.
Scam messages/emails/calls (iPads)
Parents who are hesitant or who refuse to adopt technology
Worried about safety
Host workshops about internet safety with their kid
Show them how to control/check their kid's device and what to look for, encourage them to do it often when worried
Believe in bad health habits
Show them ways to get kids to reduce screen time
Offer flexibility with online homework assignments
Offer alternative assignments that do not have to be done online (printed)
Do not want to be liable for a device
Workshop on how to care for a device (tips and advice)
Options for devices to stay at school instead of going home every day
Simply refuse to allow their kid to use technology
Offer flexibility with assignments that do not require technology
Create version of all online assignments for that student/students who do not want to use technology
Lack of resources
Lack of internet
Find local resources to share with parents about free/affordable internet plans
Call internet companies and ask if they offer that
Ask school board about resources or programs already in place
Extended hours before and after school for students to be able to use the school internet
Talk to school principal or librarian about it
Lack of devices
Find donors to give funds for devices or devices themselves
Research online
Ask principal to request devices
Lack of technological support for parents and staff
Host workshops on tech support
Hand out FAQ pamphlets
Give them IT department contact info