I never really looked at integrating technology into the schools as such an emotional and complex issue. A lot of the problems are tied up with the issue of training, unfamiliar-arity and the fact the teachers feel overburdened already without having to do or learn something new.
Training has to be a major issue to gaining acceptance, as does involvement.
The author had some very good ideas about getting everyone involved, and overcoming their fears, in order to successfully integrate technology into the schools. His descriptions of the three types of teachers were funny, but very real, and one can easily see the problems these personalities would cause working on any group project. Also the issue of some one person to be in charge of media-related duties at the school was a good one. When teachers are trained, when teachers, parents, students and all levels of administration are involved, when there is a commitment to working together to accomplish an educational goal, then progress can be made. If your entry does not appear after posting - click 'Reload' button.