Friday, February 10, 2012

Technology Integration Matrix: A Must Have!


Coolest thing since sliced cheese? Perhaps... This baby is packed with more tools than a swiss army knife! Providing a common vocabulary for schools to use when reflecting on their own technology integration programs, the TIM incorporates five interdependent characteristics of meaningful learning environments: active, constructive, goal directed (i.e., reflective), authentic, and collaborative (Jonassen, Howland, Moore, & Marra, 2003). The TIM associates five levels of technology integration (i.e., entry, adoption, adaptation, infusion, and transformation) with each of the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments. Together, the five levels of technology integration and the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments create a matrix of 25 cells (TIM, 2011). The updated 2011 Matrix is HOT and will be a game changer as we move forward with 1:1 technology initiatives. The matrix is a must use for all school districts evaluating their technology use in the classroom. As if the common vocabulary was not enough, the matrix adds videos that highlight each of the matrix components in each of the core areas. Simply amazing! Do not take my word for it, check out the University of South Florida's website for yourself and take a step towards shrinking the elephant in your classroom.

“Matrix.” TIM. Florida Center for Instructional Technology. 2011. Web. 10 Feb. 2012.

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