One big challenge I am facing as an educational technology specialist is overcoming the hesitancy among teachers towards adopting new educational technology tools. This is especially tough because it's the first time our school has had an edtech specialist, and I really want to make a difference. Even though I offer a lot of professional development sessions on using Google tools and other EdTech resources, and even work with teachers for the first few times they use the tool, some are still hesitant to integrate these innovations into their teaching practices. These are a few reasons for this. First, many teachers worry that learning and implementing new technologies will add to their already heavy workloads and lead to burnout. They fear the time it takes to get good with these tools will take away from their main teaching duties. This is a big concern, especially for those who are already overwhelmed with existing work and admin tasks. Even the teachers who are willing to try new tools, either struggle with figuring out how to use them effectively within their specific subjects or worry about the time it will take to implement them. They fear that using these tools might slow down their curriculum pacing, causing them to fall behind. This makes it hard for them to integrate edtech tools in a meaningful way, and they might feel unsure about how these tools fit with their teaching goals and student learning outcomes. The hesitation to use edtech tools is a big problem for both teachers and students. It stops teachers from making the most of technology in their classrooms and creating more engaging, personalized, and effective learning experiences for students. Overcoming this challenge is super important for our school’s progress and for giving our students the best possible education.