Internal Barriers to Integrating Technology in Literacy Instruction: Challenges Faced by Teachers:    Internal Barriers to Integrating Technology in Literacy Instruction

Ibrahim Kizil; Fatima Seyma Kizil

doi:10.5281/zenodo.10928555

Authors

Ibrahim Kizil Syracuse University
Fatima Seyma Kizil Syracuse University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5301-4076

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10928555

Keywords:

Literacy Education, Technology Integration, Internal Challenges

Abstract

Technology has had a significant impact on the field of education in recent years. In addition to reading and writing skills, digital skills and technological knowledge are now among the basic elements of education. With technology gaining such importance, the difficulties faced by schools in integrating technology, as well as the difficulties experienced by teachers during the use of technology in basic lessons such as literacy lessons, especially in primary schools, should also be considered. This article examines the internal challenges that elementary school teachers face when integrating technology into literacy classes. The review focuses on the internal challenges of technology integration, based on empirical studies conducted between 1999 and 2020. The research consists of studies conducted in various countries, especially the United States, and different combinations of key terms such as ''literacy'', ''internal challenges'', and “technology beliefs” were searched in Google Scholar and ERIC databases. Also, additional studies were included using the "snowball" method and references in selected articles were reviewed. The findings show that teachers' attitudes, knowledge and skills, and time management are critical in integrating technology into literacy classes. In light of these findings, it is recommended that in-service training and workshops be organized on how primary school teachers can be more effective in using technology in literacy instructions.

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Internal Barriers to Integrating Technology in Literacy Instruction: Challenges Faced by Teachers