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

Students are using an

inquiry base process.
Students are asking real
world questions about
their peers and
generating practical real
world statistics.

Create a monopoly
type board game
where students
move around a
board with different
statistical questions.
If students can
answer these
questions they get
the property/piece.
Students will collect
go money when
everyone answers
part of their poll.

Have students
watch a video
discussing all
characteristics of
statistics and
probability. Have
students use class
time to use create
polls using
smartphones,
laptops, or tablets.
From that students
will put together
journals, charts, and
pictures. Students
use class time to
incorporate these

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

3. Analysis, Statistics,
and Probability

Use a learning
management
system to poll
students on a
daily math
problem in
algebra. Students
answer on tablets
or laptops.
2. Design and
develop digital
age learning
experiences and
assessments
a. Design or adapt
relevant learning
experiences that
incorporate digital
tools and
resources to
promote student
learning and
creativity.

Evaluate: students are

testing knowledge of
algebraic functions.

Students use LMS to

collaborate with
peers on statistics
projects. Students
create polls on a
tablet, laptop, or
smartphone and
answer peers polls
and analyze various
statistics.
2. Communication
and collaboration
Students use digital
media and
environments to
communicate and
work

Apply: students will

apply what they have
learned to calculate
statistics about their
classmates
Create: Students are
constructing their own
polls

collaboratively,
including
at a distance, to
support individual
learning and
contribute to the
learning of others.
a. Interact,
collaborate, and
publish with peers,
experts, or others
employing a variety
of digital
environments and
media.

visuals into their

own mobile polls.

4. Shape, Dimension,
and Geometric
Relationships
Reading, Writing, and Communicating
1. Oral Expression and
Listening
2. Reading for All
Purposes

3. Writing and
Composition

Students use QR
codes posted
around the room
that link to oral
reading of
classroom books.
Students select
book and an iPod
touch. Students
scan QR code and
the book is read to
them.
3. Research and
information fluency
d. Process data and
report results
Use skype to set
up a video
conference with a
writer. Students
will learn about
sensory details
and figurative
language.
2. Design and
develop digital
age learning
experiences and
assessments

Understand: Students
are interpreting
difficult texts

Understand: Students
will understand
characteristics of a
good writer.

Students will analyze

the stories
problems/conflicts and
present real world
solutions to classmates.

Every time a
student finishes a
book that has an
accompanying QR
code they will pass
onto the next level.
Once they have
finished reading all
the books they
receive a prize for
finishing the game.

Create a virtual
lesson on
highlighting and
annotating key
information in a
text. Students use
class time to read
these stories using
QR codes and
search for key
information.

a. Design or adapt
relevant learning
experiences that
incorporate digital
tools and
resources to
promote student
learning and
creativity.

4. Research and
Reasoning
Social Studies
1. History

2. Geography

Students learn
about Colorado
history through QR
codes. Students are
given a list of
questions and QR
codes that link to
websites that
answer the
questions.
3.Research and
information fluency
c. Evaluate and
select information
sources and digital
tools based on the
appropriateness to
specific task
Create a map
using the google
application a
tablet that details
various
geographical
regions in the
United States.
Students have
access to the map
on their
tablets/laptops to
access as a
resource.
3. Model digital
age work and
learning
Teachers exhibit
knowledge, skills,
and work
processes

Analyze: Students
analyze a key events
in Colorado history

Remember: Students
will recognize key
characteristics of
identified regions.

Have students use

inquiry based process to
draw real world
solutions to historical
contexts.

Students receive a
reward whenever
they complete a QR
code station and
answer the question
correctly.

Create a video that

gives a brief
overview of
important time
periods in Colorado
history. Students
use class time to
analyze period in
depth at QR code
stations.

representative of
an innovative
professional in a
global and digital
society.
a. Demonstrate
fluency in
technology
systems
and the transfer
of current
knowledge to new
technologies and
situations

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

Use education
application on a
tablet/smartphone
to create an
instructional video
explaining
photosynthesis.
Students have
access to this and
can use this as a
resource for a unit
tests.
3. Model digital
age work and
learning
Teachers exhibit
knowledge, skills,
and work
processes
representative of
an innovative
professional in a
global and digital
society.
a. Demonstrate
fluency in
technology
systems
and the transfer
of current
knowledge to new
technologies and

Understand: Students
will be able to explain
the various stages of
photosynthesis

situations
Students use the
weather application
on a smartphone or
tablets to analyze
weather in various
locations. Students
use specific
vocabulary to
explain why
weather is changes
in different
locations.
6.Technology
operations and
concepts
a. understands and
use of technology
systems
b. Select and use
application
effectively and
productively.

3. Earth Systems
Science

Understand- Students
will understand
weather patterns and
why they occur in
specific regions

Students use a mobile

application to inquire
about real world
solutions to help create
an understanding of
weather.

When students
complete an the
weather activity
they are rewarded
with time on a
Nintendo Wii
forecast globe.

Students learn
about weather
patterns in a video
prior to class and
analyze specific
regions aligning
with their
knowledge of these
patterns in class.

Differentiation
Learning Disabilities EEOs

Students with
learning
disabilities can
work with
partners using
mobile
applications for
each subject.

Physical Disabilities
Gifted/ Talented

Gifted and talented

students could
select their own
form of mobile
learning and create
a content specific
presentation.

Other
Reflection: Through this matrix, I have learned how mobile learning can be an effective way to increase student achievement.
Mobile learning is a tool that can be effectively implemented across content areas. I also learned how everything we have done in
this class can be considered mobile learning. The storybird, ePortfolios, and the learning management systems are great
examples of mobile learning. Mobile learning is simply the ability to provide educational content through personal devices. This
concept is incredibly effective and useful for classrooms. I am excited to integrate this idea into my own future classroom!