What
is the history behind the tool?
The Technology
Integration Matrix (TIM) was developed to help guide the complex task
of evaluating technology integration in the classroom. Basic technology
skills and integration of technology into the curriculum go hand-in-hand
to form teacher technology literacy. Encouraging the seamless use of
technology in all curriculum areas and promoting technology literacy
are both key NCLB:Title II-D/EETT program purposes. The Inventory for
Teacher Technology Skills (ITTS) companion tool is designed to help
districts evaluate teachers’ current levels of proficiency with
technology and is also used as a professional development planning
and needs assessment resource. The TIM is envisioned as an EETT program
resource which can help support the full integration of technology
in Florida schools.
What
is in each cell?
Each cell
in the matrix will have a video (or several videos) which illustrate
the integration of technology in classrooms where only a few computers
are available and/or classrooms where every student has access to a
laptop computer.
Transformation
The teacher creates a rich learning environment
in which students regularly engage in activities that would
have been impossible to achieve without technology.
Indicator: Given
ongoing access to online resources, students actively
select and pursue topics beyond the limitations of even
the best school library.
Collaborative
Indicator: Technology
enables students to collaborate with peers and experts
irrespective of time zone or physical distances.
Constructive
Indicator: Students
use technology to construct, share, and publish knowledge
to a worldwide audience.
Authentic
Indicator: By
means of technology tools, students participate in outside-of-school
projects and problem-solving activities that have meaning
for the students and the community.
Goal
Directed
Indicator: Students
engage in ongoing metacognative activities at a level that
would be unattainable without the support of technology
tools.
You can download the Technology
Integration Matrix for printing as a PDF.
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