With the rise of technology, many educational organizations are scrambling to find ways to incorporate technology into effective learning strategies. Although there is a significant need to equip curriculum with active learning technology objectives, the challenges that are sometimes overlooked lies within faculty perceived barriers and how they contribute to technology acceptance. The goal of this study is to understand how education technology is utilized in higher education and to investigate the issues that may hinder technology acceptance. Further, the researcher seeks to determine if these barriers may lead to inappropriate use of technology and how the barriers align with previous technology acceptance studies. The study consists of a literature review containing an overview of education technology and how it is currently being used in different areas of education. Secondly, a qualitative study was completed to gather faculty opinions to increase the understanding of associated factors that affect the adoption of technology. The findings reveal that there is a desire to utilize technology by faculty. However, barriers such as time management and lack of training contribute to the reluctance to utilize or use technology in an appropriate manner fully. Lastly, an education technology handbook was created as a reference point for instructors with technology experience at beginning to intermediate levels. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]