Tech Integration Matrix

Technology Integration Matrix
Introduction
The goal is to promote technology integration that is seamless and that adds significant value to students learning of core
curriculum (language arts, math, social studies, and science content). You will investigate theoretical and practical issues
surrounding the use of multimedia, applications, Internet resources, educational software, and hardware within K-12 classrooms.
The Technology Integration Matrix is to assist preservice educators in making connections between theories, resources, content,
and pedagogy.
Learning Objective
Students will analyze projects completed in class on the Technology Integration Matrix to demonstrate the relationships between
theories, content, technology, and pedagogy.
Course Objectives
Instruction
2. Integrate technology into curriculum and pedagogy for ALL students.
Issues
4. Describe appropriate uses of technologies (Internet, multimedia, communication tools, etc.) in learning environments.
Skills Development
5. Apply information literacy skills (including searching and evaluation strategies) while using electronic resources.
6. Locate, analyze, and contribute to information from Web 2.0 sources.
Teaching with Technology
12.Research, teach, and publish ways to use innovative technology in education.
Directions
1. Read all information (introduction, objectives, explanations, the matrix)
2. Compare the concept, project, or method to the matrix.
3. Fill in how and why the concept, project, or method applies to the theory and standard and provide suggestions for use.
4. Write a five sentence reflection describing more detail or providing clarification for the information you filled in on the
matrix.
5. Load the matrix to the appropriate dropbox in BlackBoard and post it to the matrix page on your ePortfolio.
Explanation of Standards
www.cde.state.co.us
Colorado Academic Standards were created by the Colorado Department of Education to increase student performance in K-12
education and success post high school. The standards create accountability and are a topical organization of material in multiple
content areas. Every grade level has several standards for each content area designed to provide clarity and direction.
The standard elements include:
Prepared Graduate Competencies

Standard
Grade Level Expectations or High School Expectations

Evidence Outcomes
21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
Explanation of ISTE Standards for Teachers and Students

www.iste.org
ISTE is The International Society for Technology in Education. ISTE created technology standards for teachers and students in K-12
education to assist learning in a digital society, because technology has forever changed the way teaching and learning occur.
The benefits of using the ISTE Standards include:
Improving higher-order thinking skills, such as problem solving, critical thinking and creativity
Preparing students for their future in a competitive global job market
Designing student-centered, project-based and online learning environments
Guiding systemic change in our schools to create digital places of learning
Inspiring digital age professional models for working, collaborating and decision making
Explanation of Educational Theories
Education theory is the theory of the purpose, application and interpretation of education and learning. It largely an umbrella
term, being comprised of a number of theories, rather than a single explanation of how we learn, and how we should teach.
Rather, it is affected by several factors, including theoretical perspective and epistemological position.
There is no one, clear, universal explanation of how we learn and subsequent guidebook as to how we should teach. Rather, there
are a range of theories, each with their background in a different psychological and epistemological tradition. To understand
learning then, we have to understand the theories, and the rationale behind them.
http://www.ucdoer.ie/index.php/Education_Theory
You may agree or disagree with theories presented, but knowing and understanding if they have any value to add to your
pedagogy, and if they are in alignment with your teaching and technology integration philosophies, is vital to your preparation for
becoming an educator. If you are unfamiliar with the concepts and theories presented, please take the time to follow the links for
further information.
Explanation of Differentiation
Technology can be the great equalizer. In a classroom of 30 students, how will you meet the diverse needs of students?
Technology is one method to assist you in making this process a bit easier. Differentiation is modifying instruction to help
students with diverse academic needs and learning styles to master the same academic content using engaging techniques and
methods. As you complete projects for this class, you need to think of how they can be adjusted for gifted and talented students,
students with physical disabilities, and students with learning disabilities.
Technology Integration Matrix

Colorado Academic
Standards
ISTE
Standards
for
Teachers
ISTE
Standards
for Students
Blooms
Taxonomy
Constructivism
Student Use
Flipped
Classroom
Mathematics
1. Number Sense,
Properties, and
Operations
2. Patterns, Functions,
and Algebraic
Structures
3. Analysis, Statistics,
and Probability
4. Shape, Dimension,
and Geometric
Relationships
Reading, Writing, and Communicating
1. Oral Expression and
Listening
2. Reading for All
Purposes
3. Writing and
Composition
4. Research and
Reasoning
Can provide
oppurtunitesi for
authentic sources
Adapt relative
learning
expierences
Inspiring creativity
and student
research
Varied
assessments
Creative
communication
Understanding
Learner focuses
Can post ideas
Convey videos for

discussion
Empowered learner
Evaluate
authentic
Responding to
readings
Place for readings to

be posted
Innovative designer
Apply
Hands on engagement
Writing platform
Knowledge
contructor
Understanding
Time spent well
Place to organize
readings
Way to keep
assignments during
class time
Organize research
Social Studies
1.
2.
3.
4.
History
Geography
Economics
Civics
Science
1. Physical Science
2. Life Science
3. Earth Systems
Science
Differentiation
Learning Disabilities EEOs
Physical Disabilities
Gifted/ Talented
Works with own

eductioanl goals
Empowered learner
remembering
Learner center
Varied
assessments
Students explore
interest
Creative
communication
Innovative designer
apply
adaptive
create
Real life based
Can be used to
convey ideas in
simple way
Ease of typing and
displaying ideas
Can be a creative
platform to share
work
Easy way to
organize out of class
time
Helps in class time
run more smoothly
Make the most of
class time
Other
Reflection:
To be honest I didnt love Gloggster. I thought it was an unnecessary extra tool that was seemingly simple but secretly
complicated. What I created with the glog I could have easily down with PowerPoint, publisher, google slides or docs, or word. Im
fairly confident I could have done it in a lot less time as well. Im sure one of the things thats supposed to be good about it was
that its easy to share but there are plenty of other websites that can share as well. One thing I didnt like about it was its huge
library of pictures and themes to draw from. I didnt like the way it created new items at the bottom of the page and left the
window open (I accidently made like 30 text boxes before I realized that they were opening on the bottom of the page). I also
wasnt crazy about the limited amount of space it had to offer (I guess that comes with the fact that its an online poster but o
well). I also wish it had a master function so if you set the font for one thing itll carry over to the others instead of having to set
a new font for each text box. I can see the benefit for it in a gen ed classroom as a way for students to share information yet its
by no means a necessity for my classroom. I think it would probably be more stressful than useful for a student with disabilities
although I may simply need to look into it more. Another issue I had with it was the limited access ( only one week) which makes
it useful for one project then you cant use it again where as many of the other sites are free for an unlimited time and only a few
limited features.

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Prepared Graduate Competencies

Grade Level Expectations or High School Expectations

Explanation of ISTE Standards for Teachers and Students

Technology Integration Matrix

Can post ideas

Convey videos for

Place for readings to

Time spent well

Works with own

Real life based

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