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

Mathematics
1. Number Sense,
Properties, and
Operations
2. Patterns, Functions,
and Algebraic
Structures

3. Analysis, Statistics,
and Probability

1. Use examples
provided by the
teacher online and
complete questions
independently.
1. Creativity and
innovation
c. use models and
simulations to
explore complex
systems and issues.
1. Create a
discussion board
for students to
use to ask
questions and
work together on
assignments.
1. Facilitate and
inspire student
learning and
creativity.
c. promote
student reflection
using
collaborative tools
to reveal and
clarify students
conceptual
understanding
and thinking,
planning and
creative process.

Understand- students
need to be able to
understand math
examples to complete
problems
independently and
explain how he/she
came to the answer.

Remember- students
are just bouncing
basic information off
each other. They are
not applying new
information, just
making sure they
understand
information already
given.

4. Shape, Dimension,
and Geometric
Relationships
Reading, Writing, and Communicating
1. Oral Expression and

Student Use

Flipped
Classroom

Listening
2. Reading for All
Purposes

1. Provide reading
material online for
all students.
Include harder
material, easier
material, fiction,
and non-fiction.
2. Design and
develop digital
age learning
experiences and
assessments
c. Customize and
personalize
learning activities
to address
students diverse
learning styles,
working
strategies, and
abilities using
digital tools and
resources.

3. Writing and
Composition

Remember-students
are only asked to read
the material given
that is appropriate for
their level.

1. Upload personal
writing assignments
to a website and
peer review
classmates papers.
2. Communication
and collaboration
a. interact,
collaborate, and
publish with peers,
experts, or others
employing a variety
of digital
environments and
media.

Create- students are

asked to write their
own piece of work and
then edit peers papers
using information they
know about writing.

4. Research and
Reasoning
Social Studies
1. History

1. Provide a
website with
historical
information
regarding all
different cultures
for students to
explore and learn
about.
4. Promote and

Apply-students use
what they know about
their own culture and
use it to make
connections with
different cultures
history.

model digital
citizenship and
responsibility.
d. Develop and
model cultural
understanding
and global
awareness by
engaging with
colleagues and
students of other
cultures using
digital age
communication
and collaboration
tools.

2. Geography
3. Economics

1. Use a website to
discuss with peers
what knowledge
students already
know so all students
will be sharing
information and
learning together.
1. Creativity and
innovation
a. apply existing
knowledge to
generate new ideas,
products, or
processes.

Remember- students
share known
knowledge with peers
so everyone can share
information and learn
new facts.

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

1. Create a
website with
practice tests and
formal
assessments for
students to
access. Can be
used for students
to record process
and the teacher to
know what
science material
students are
struggling with.
2. Design and
develop digital

Apply- students are

asked to apply
information given in a
formal or informal test
to judge what they
know and what they
still need to learn.

age learning
experiences and
assessments
d. Provide
students with
multiple and
varied formative
and summative
assessments
aligned with
content and
technology
standards, and
use resulting data
to inform learning
and teaching.

3. Earth Systems
Science

1. Use sources
provided by the
teacher on a
website to do
research on science
and cite information
correctly.
3. Research and
information fluency
b. locate, organize,
analyze, evaluate,
synthesize, and
ethically use
information from a
variety of sources
and media.

Learning Disabilities EEOs

Students with
learning disabilities
can be given more
time to complete
assignments. Their
curriculum should
be the same. Papers
and research
needed can be less,
but they should still
be able to interact
with peers and keep
up with the class.

Evaluate- students
need to do research
on a science topic and
evaluate the
information found to
write in a paper.

Differentiation

Physical Disabilities
Gifted/ Talented

Students who are

gifted/talented
can be provided
with harder

Understand- Students
need to have an
understanding of
basic knowledge to
complete
assignments.

Apply- students are

using information they
already know to help
peers and explain how

material that will

meet their needs.
For reading, they
will use the harder
material provided.
Students will also
be able to help
their peers in
discussion boards.
They will not only
do the work, but
help peers by
explaining how
they came to the
answer.

to solve problems.

Other
Reflection:
Online websites can be used in a variety of different ways to help students. Students can ask question that can be answered by
teachers and peers. It is also helpful to have a place for students to be able to get feedback from peers. I think it is very
important for peers to be able to review each others papers. It allows students to use information they know and apply it while
editing. It also teaches them mistakes they might also be making in their own papers. Websites can be used for a variety of
reasons and I think it is very important for teachers to put resources up that will help student achievement.