Technology Integration in Teaching: Opportunities and Challenges for Secondary School Teachers in District Swat

Teaching strategies have transformed significantly in the past few decades because of technology integration. Teachers and students are now increasingly benefiting from these modern technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their teaching learning process. The integration of these digital technologies is extremely crucial in today’s world. Therefore, this study explores the experiences of teachers about the technology integration in teaching at secondary school level in District Swat of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). Phenomenological research design was used in this study and data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Eight participants were selected through purposive sampling with varied subject background from different secondary Schools. The data obtained were transcribed for themes with Thematic Analysis technique. The prominent themes identified included enhanced content delivery through digital tools, subject-specific support via AI technologies, improved lesson planning, and extended learning beyond the classroom. Despite all these benefits, teachers are also faced with significant challenges to integrate technologies in teaching, such as poor internet connectivity, lack of digital resources, resistance to change, particularly among older teachers and inadequate professional training. The study offers awareness for educators, policymakers, and institutions seeking to support effective and equitable technology integration at secondary level.