ABSTRACT
Successful integration of an educational technology is marked by that technology being regarded by users as an unobtrusive facilitator of learning, instruction or performance. When the focus shifts from the technology being used to the educational purpose, then that technology is becoming a comfortable and trusted element and can be regarded as being successfully integrated. Few people give a second thought to the use of a ballpoint pen, although the mechanisms involved vary-some use a twist mechanism and some use a push button on top and there are other variations as well. Personal computers have reached a similar level of familiarity for a great many users, but certainly not for all. New and emerging technologies often introduce both fascination and frustration with users. As long as the user’s focus is on the technology itself rather than its use in promoting learning, instruction or performance, then one ought not conclude that that technology has been successfully integrated-at least for that user.
