The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) is a resource where teachers illustrate ways in which they use technology in their classrooms. TIM measures technology lessons using five characteristics of meaningful learning environments (active, constructive, goal-oriented, authentic, and collaborative) and five levels of technology integration (entry, adoption, adaptation, infusion, and transformation). In TIM I chose the cross between constructive and adoptive at the 1-1 access level.
This example addresses specific NETS for Teachers standards in regards to the teacher’s skills. Under Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity this example addresses part b which states that teachers engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources. In this example the teacher created a concept map using a current event. The students researched facts regarding the current event and looked at possible problems and solutions surrounding the current event. This example also addresses part d under Modern Digital Age Work and Learning, which states that teachers model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning. This lesson facilitates digital tools by locating information and withdrawing facts from a current event to create a digital concept map.
The examples on the TIM website explore five levels of technology integration. In this course, Technology Integration in the Classroom, we have also delved into these five levels of technology integration. Based on what I have learned from this course I am at the level inbetween Infusion and Transformation. This course has introduced me to new technologies and how to use them in and out of the classroom. One of the most important aspects of this course is that I can see myself using the technology I have learned in this course in my future classroom. For example, posting a Back to School Night PowerPoint presentation for parents is a great way to get parents involved and stay connected with them. I believe that I am inbetween infusion and transformation because there is still so much I can learn about technology and how to teach students using technology.
Good summary. Glad to see that technology is a tool you can see yourself using.
ReplyDeleteGood job! By the way we can never stop learning about technology when we become teachers, not as long as we plan to teach. Technology always keeps changing, new one comes out all the time.
ReplyDeleteTechnology is one of the things most people, and teachers, will have to continue to learn and be in tune with new technology and equipment. Experience with technology, like everything else, is paramount.
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