I found this source using the libraries online database. The journal illustrates the beliefs that teachers have towards technology use in the classroom and the resources needed to utilize those tools such as computers, phones, and smart boards. Research shows that school use of technology is limited to learning games, drill and practice, and word processing without the real importance of using that technology to progress student learning outcomes. This study looked to interview twelve teachers from the state of Mississippi and get their opinions and beliefs about technology in the classroom and how it should be used. The study was significant because some of the teachers have been long time educators and their views are important to see if they are willing to change their teaching habits to incorporate technology into the academic setting. The new teachers also have an impact on the students and their beliefs will shape the way students learn and retain information. Most of the teachers interviewed enjoyed the idea of integrating technology in the classroom as long as it was user friendly or they felt comfortable applying it to their teaching methods. Teachers also collectively interpreted computers as tools and should be used as such. The computers should help the students learn information more quickly but should not be the main priority in the class.  Problems that teachers ran into was lack of funding and insufficient amount of resources. The other problems that result from more technology is the training needed to adapt to different programs. Teachers needed to feel that they were skilled enough to smoothly utilize computers and various programs in  the classroom to give the students the best chance of learning.

Chien, Y. (2013). The Integration of Technology in the 21st Century Classroom: Teachers’ Attitudes and Pedagogical Beliefs Toward Emerging Technologies. Journal Of Technology Integration In The Classroom, 5(1), 5-11.