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
1. Number
Sense,
Properties,
and
Operations

2. Patterns,
Functions,
and
Algebraic
Structures

3. Analysis,
Statistics,
and
Probability

NETS
T

NETS S

Blooms
Taxonom
y

Constructi
vism

Student
Use

Mathematics
Students
can look
at various
infographi
cs and
find
different
numerical
data.
Students
can
create an
infographi
c
teaching
their
classmate
s about
patterns,
functions
and
algebraic
structures
.
Students
can make
their own
infographi
cs based
off of the
results or
data they
do in a
classroom

Direct
Instructio
n

Instructio
nism

Behavioris
m

4. Shape,
Dimension,
and
Geometric
Relationship
s

1. Oral
Expression
and
Listening

2. Reading
for All
Purposes

3. Writing
and

assignme
nt
Students
can use
an app to
help them
draw 3D
shapes
and
create an
infographi
c on any
subject
Reading, Writing, and Communicating
Students
can
create an
infographi
c and
present it
to the
class and
the class
takes
notes on
what they
learn.
Students
can read
numerous
infographi
cs and
compare
and
contrast
between
them.
Students
can

Composition

4. Research
and
Reasoning

1. History

2.
Geography

3.
Economics

create
their own
infographi
c.
Students
can
research
the
informatio
n they
learn from
reading
an
infographi
c.
Social Studies
Students
can
create an
infographi
c based
on a
certain
time
period.
Including
important
facts and
people.
Students
can
create an
infographi
c based
on a
region in
the world.
Students
can look

4. Civics

1. Physical
Science

2. Life
Science

3. Earth

at
different
profession
al
infographi
cs on real
life
economic
s.
Students
can have
an
election
and
create
infographi
cs for
their
campaign
.
Science
Students
can
create an
infographi
c based
on a body
system.
Students
can
create an
infographi
c based
on a
certain
classificat
ion of
animal.
Students

Systems
Science

Learning
Disabilities EEOs

Gifted/
Talented

Other

can
create an
infographi
c based
on an
earth
system or
weather
system.
Differentiation
Students
can
create a
more
specific or
a less
specific
infograph
based on
skills
Students
can
research
what
makes a
good
infographi
c and
make one
that can
help
inform the
public
about
somethin
g and
post it.

Reflection: I think info graphics are a very creative way of displaying a lot of information, facts, or statistics. A lot of creativity can
go in to creating your own. I think students will enjoy sharing their info graphics with other classmates and enjoy looking and
learning. Info graphics are a cool way to gather a lot of information without having to read a ton. Textbooks also contain a lot of
information but I know it may not always be easy to read pages at a time and retain the information. With an info graphic, the
important facts are clear and easy to see. Then you know exactly what you should be taking away knowledge wise.