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, email,
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, NETS-S, and NETS-T

www.iste.org
ISTE is The International Society for Technology in Education. ISTE created the national educational 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

NETS T

NETS S

Blooms
Taxonomy

Constructi
vism

Student
Use

Direct
Instructio
n

Mathematics
1. Number
Sense,
Properties,
and
Operations
2. Patterns,
Functions,
and
Algebraic
Structures
3. Analysis,
Statistics,
and
Probability

4. Shape,
Dimension,
and
Geometric
Relationship
s

Teacher prepares
students for
lesson. She
demonstrates
patterns
functions,
algebraic
structures.
Teacher
supports
students
during use of
excel. #2

Students will
create graph
of stduents
pets in the
classroom on
excel.

Teacher
prepares
students for
lesson. She
demonstrates
probability,
statistics
problems for
the students.

iPad
application
that allows
students to
match 2D and
3D geometric
shapes.
(Starfall)
#4

Reading, Writing, and Communicating

Flipped
Classroo
m

Instruction Behaviori
ism
sm

1. Oral
Expression
and
Listening

Students will be
given a topic, in
a group they
will have
discussion. After
discussion
teacher will
lecture
accompanying
powerpoint.

Students will
watch video
night before,
the will be
tested on topics
discussed in the
video. Using an
online test/quiz
application.

2. Reading
for All
Purposes

Students use
mobile device to
record their
teacher reading
aloud.

3. Writing
and
Composition

Students write
summary of
podcast.

Research
subject at
home. Discuss
next day in
class in class
discussion.

4. Research
and
Reasoning
Social Studies

Students
watch a
history video
that will have
to deal with
lecture
following day.

1. History

2.
Geography

3.
Economics

Students write a
report on their
geographic
surroundings,
(School, house,
room)
Lecture on
selling and
buying.
Accompanyin
g
powerpoint.

Lecture on
selling and
buying.
Accompanying
powerpoint,

4. Civics

Teacher lectures
on civics lesson
with an
accompanying
powerpoint or
prezi.

Science
1. Physical
Science

Students watch
video night before
class, lecture to
accompany topic
covered in video.

2. Life
Science

Positive and
negative
reinforcement
through iPad
use.

3. Earth
Systems
Science

Students graph
results on excel
from lab in class.

Differentiation
Learning
Disabilities EEOs
Gifted/
Talented

Other

Students use
iPads to do
work similar
but at an
acceptable
level.

Students use
Starfall App to
practice math
equations.

Students
create their
own
powerpoint to
explain their
knowledge of
the lecture.

Positive and
negative
reinforcement
through iPad
use.
Students
create videos
regarding the
lesson. Using
an application
that has been
mentioned in
class. (ie,
vine,
Instagram,
youtube)

Reflection: I really like the concept of the tech integration matrix. I think this is a good way to plan out your lessons and plan for
the tools and technology you will need in the lesson. I like the matrix because it allows for multiple methods of teaching while
using technology. I feel that my TPACK knowledge is growing. I am more comfortable with the matrix process, the different
methods of teaching and the integration of technology. I think that my comfortability with the content will continue to grow the
longer I am in school.