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

Gamification

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

Teachers can use

mathematics
games or apps on
ipads where
students can
digitally practice
math problems.
This would be
enjoyable for
students and
would make
grading and
assessments
much easier.
1. Facilitate and
inspire student
learning and
creativity

Apply- Students apply

their understanding of
math number sense
and operations on
new activities on
classroom ipads with
mathematics apps.

Students can use

cell phones, laptops,
Ipads, tablets, etc.
to take pictures of
geometric shapes in
their everyday lives
and post them to a
group document
where the different
shapes can all be
organized into
different categories.
3. Research and
Information FluencyStudents apply
digital tools to
gather, evaluate,
and use information

Apply and analyzeStudents apply their

understanding of
shapes by finding
everyday examples
and analyze the
gathered data in order
to organize them
based on their
different relationships.

Students can do the

majority of the
problems and work
from home while
being able to access
the apps online from
home and can come
to class with
questions or specific
problems they need
help with and can
discuss these
problems in small
groups.

Students are able to

construct meaning
about shapes and their
geometric relationships
by finding real world
examples in their
everyday lives that
applies directly to what
they are learning.

Reading, Writing, and Communicating

1. Oral Expression and

Listening

2. Reading for All

Purposes
3. Writing and
Composition
4. Research and
Reasoning

Teachers can use

classroom ipads
or tablets to have
students listen to
audio books and
respond to the
readings orally so
they can practice
good listening
skills as well as
oral expression.
1. Facilitate and
inspire student
learning and
creativity

Teachers post
particular sources
of information
pertaining to a
students topic
where they can
access that
information via an
ipad or tablet
while researching
for their topic.
1. Facilitate and
inspire student
learning and
creativity

Remember and
evaluate- listening
and oral expression
help students recall
basic information as
well as evaluate that
information to answer
questions about the
readings.

Students can use

classroom ipads or
tablets to do
research on a
particular topic,
including
newspaper articles,
academic articles,
internet information
sites, etc.
3. Research and
information fluencyStudents apply
digital tools to
gather , evaluate,
and use
information.

Social Studies
1. History

Teachers can
create a QR code
hunt around the
school or
designated area
that takes
students through
a particular unit
with various
questions,
pictures, videos,
etc.
2. Design and

The QR code hunt

can be made into a
game where
students compete in
teams to find the QR
cods and correctly
answer the different
questions.

Develop digital
age learning
experiences and
assessments

2. Geography

Students can
research a
particular country
and can present
information to their
peers through QR
codes where
students can walk
around the room
and scan the codes
to learn about other
countries.
1. Creativity and
innovation
Students
demonstrate
creative thinking,
construct
knowledge, and
develop innovative
products and
processes using
technology

Create- Students can

create QR codes as a
new and interesting
way to present
information to their
peers about a given
country.

3. Economics
4. Civics
Science
1. Physical Science
2. Life Science

Students can use

cell phones, ipads,
tablets, etc. that
they may have
available to them to
take pictures of
biological organisms
they see in
everyday life.
Teachers could also
provide students
with ipads and have
them take pictures
around the school.
3. Research and
Information FluencyStudents apply
digital tools to
gather, evaluate,
and use information

3. Earth Systems
Science

Teachers can
create a QR code
hunt around the
school that
features different
facts and
information about
the planets.
2. Design and
Develop digital
age learning
experiences and
assessments

Learning Disabilities EEOs

Teachers can use

various mobile
learning apps to
focus on students
specific needs
such as low
reading
proficiency,
dyslexia,
students; who
have trouble
staying on task,
etc.

Create- Teachers
design a QR code hunt
that offers students an
interactive way to
learn about the
planets.

Differentiation

Physical Disabilities

Gifted/ Talented

Other

Students who may

have difficulty
physically or vocally
communicating can
use mobile devices
to share
information,
thoughts, ideas,
opinions, etc.
Students who are
gifted and talented
can do extra
projects or projects
that are more in
depth through
mobile learning
apps that push
them to think
deeper about
different subjects or
concepts.

The QR code hunt

can be made into a
game where
students compete in
teams to find the QR
cods and correctly
answer the different
questions.

Reflection: Since we live in a world where technology is integrated so heavily into everyday life, finding various ways to
incorporate it into the classroom can be not only practical but also incredibly beneficially to students on many different academic
levels. Mobile learning offers students the chance to access information that may not otherwise be readily available to them. It
can give students the opportunity to learn about different subjects in a way that in not only incredibly engaging but authentic and
relevant to their everyday life. I believe making learning experiences authentic is a crucial aspect to teaching, and the more you
can incorporate students interests and everyday lives into the experience, the more likely they are to be engaged and actually
retain the information and its relevance. Overall, I see countless benefits to incorporating mobile learning into the classroom.
Chances are, students are already exposed to technology and mobile devices outside of the classroom, and finding ways to
integrate this into the classroom can in the end can make many different aspects of teaching that much easier.