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

Constructivis
m

Direct
Instruction

Student Use

Flipped
Classroo
m

Instructionis
m

Behavioris
m

Mathematics
1. Number
Sense,
Properties,
and
Operations

Students
will use the
app Photo
math which
is an app
that you
point at a
problem
and it solves
it for you
giving you
all the
explanation
s for you.

NETS-S
4-A.Identify
and define
authentic
problems and
significant
questions for
investigation
C.Collect and
analyze data
to identify
solutions
and/or make
informed

Analyze-
Integrate the
Photomaths
app with our
preexisting
knowledge of
how to solve
the problem.

Show students
a problem and
have them
figure it out
with direction
form the
teacher. Then
show them
photmath the
app and how
beneficial it
can be.

Have
students
find
helpful
math apps
for
themselve
s during
their off
time at
home.
Then have
them
bring
their ideas
in to share
with the
class.

If students
do
everything
correctly
and dont
slack of or
mess around
on their
electronics
we can have
free time
and play on
the website
Cool Math
Games.

decisions
D,Use
multiple
processes and
diverse
perspectives to
explore
alternative
solutions

2. Patterns,
Functions,
and
Algebraic
Structures

3. Analysis,
Statistics,
and
Probability

4. Shape,
Dimension,
and
Geometric
Relationship
s

The teacher
will give
directions
on practice
assignment
to make sure
students
understand
the

Students
who did well
can share
their
projects
with the
class.

Reading, Writing, and Communicating

1. Oral
Expression
and
Listening

Introduce
students to
Google
Docs. Have
them learn
how to use
it so that
they can
work in

Students
will do a
project in
groups of 4
on literary
genres. They
will use
Google Docs
to transport

Understand_
Clarify
understandin
g of Google
Docs and the
process of it.

groups on a information
back and
project.
fourth to

each other.
NETS-T

3 A.
Demonstrate
fluency in
technology
systems and
the transfer
of current
knowledge to
new
technologies
and situations
B.Collaborate
with students,
peers,
parents, and
community
members
using digital
tools and
resources to
support
student
success and
innovation

NETS-S
1. A.Create
original
works as a
means of
personal or
group
expression

2. a.Interact,
collaborate,
and publish
with peers,
experts, or
others
employing a
variety of
digital
environments
and media
b.Communicat
e information
and ideas
effectively to
multiple
audiences
using a variety
of media and
formats
c.Develop
cultural

workings of
Google Docs.
They will
follow
precise
instruction
with little
creativity.

understanding
and global
awareness by
engag

2. Reading
for All
Purposes

3. Writing
and
Composition

4. Research
and
Reasoning

Social Studies
1. History

2.
Geography

Make a
map
throughout
the school
where
students go
on a
scavenger
hunt to find
QR codes.
Make each
QR code a
different
culture so
students

Students go
on
scavenger
hunt around
school to
find QR
codes that
have
different
cultures in
each so they
can see
around the
world. They
will answer

Evaluate-
They
evaluate each
culture and
reflect on
own culture
and
understand
differences
around the
world.

Set each QR
code up and
have the
environment
made around
QR code. This
will help
students have
more examples
of the
enviroment.

Students will
follow
direction
precisely
since they
will be
walking
around the
school. They
will need to
be
responsible
and follow
teacher
instructions

can see
variety
between
places. Use
far and
short
distances
to show
how far
away each
culture is
from us.

NETS-T
4.Advocate,
model, and
teach safe,
legal,
and ethical
use of digital
information
and
technology,
including
respect for
copyright,
intellectual
property, and
the
appropriate
documentatio
n of sources
3.
a.Demonstrat
e fluency in
technology
systems and
the transfer
of current
knowledge to

questions
on each QR
code to
make sure
they
understand
the lesson.

without any
interruption
s.

new
technologies
and situations
b.Collaborate
with students,
peers,
parents, and
community
members
using digital
tools and
resources to
support
student
success and
innovation

3.
Economics

4. Civics

Have
students
use app
for
homewor
k before
lesson so
when
coming
into class
they

If students
use the
Matter app
effectively
we can use
another app
to help us do
an
experiment
with matter

Science
1. Physical
Science

Students
will use the
Matter app
to help them
understand
the concept
of matter
and its three
different
states.

Evaluate-
Evaluate new
information
and
determine
what it
means.

Students use
the app as
much as
needed to
help clarify
their
understandin
g.

already
have an
idea of
what
matter is.

3. b. Locate,
organize,
analyze,
evaluate,
synthesize,
and ethically
use
information
from a variety
of sources and
media
c. Evaluate
and select
information
sources and
digital tools
based on the
appropriatenes
s to specific
tasks
d. Process data
and report
results

2. Life
Science

3. Earth
Systems
Science

When ever a
student
figures out a
problem on

Differentiation
Learning
Teachers
Disabilities - can create
or use an
EEOs
online app

Apply-
Students will
find own
answers

that you
can put
notes,
videos, and
interactive
activities
on their to
help
students
whom need
extra help.

NETS-T
4.
a.Advocate,
model, and
teach safe,
legal,
and ethical
use of digital
information
and
technology,
including
respect for
copyright,
intellectual
property, and
the
appropriate
documentatio
n of sources
b.Address the
diverse needs
of all learners
by using
learnercentered
strategies

through the
teachers app.

their own
they are
rewarded
with free
time on
mobile
device with
educational
apps.

providing
equitable
access to
appropriate
digital tools
and resources
c.Promote
and model
digital
etiquette and
responsible
social
interactions
related

Gifted/
Talented

Students
can create
own app
that is
beneficial to
the
community
to model
digital age
citizenship.

NETS-S
5.a.Advocate
and practice
safe, legal,
and
responsible
use of
information
and

Construct- be
creative and
make own
app to help
benefit
community.

technology
b.Exhibit a
positive
attitude
toward using
technology
that supports
collaboration,
learning, and
productivity
c,Demonstrate
personal
responsibility
for lifelong
learning
d.Exhibit
leadership for
digital
citizenship

Other

Reflection: For all of the matrix I kept the grade level at a third grade because I believe 3rd graders would be more responsible with their mobile devices
and know how to use it more than younger grades. Using mobile devise in the classroom is a great idea because students know how to use technology
and it is good practice for the future. Also the students would be more interested in an opportunity to use electronics at school for educational purposes.
It would drawl their attention more to the lesson and potentially they will remember more.