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. Its 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

1. Number
Sense,
Properties,
and
Operations

Compose
a digital
story that
explains
place
value. 2.
Design
and
develop
digital age
learning
experienc
es and
assessme
nts. c.
Customize
and
personaliz
e learning
activities
to address
students'
diverse
learning
style,
working
strategies,
and
abilities
using
digital
tools and
resources

NETS S

Blooms
Taxonomy

Constructi
vism

Studen
t Use

Mathematics
AnalysisThe student
separates
information
into
component
parts.
KnowledgeThe student
recalls or
recognizes
information.
The students
will analyze
place value
and apply it
to their
repertoire of
math
knowledge.

Direct
Instructi
on

Flipped
Classro
om

Instructio
nism

Behavior
ism

(ISTE-T). i.
represent
the digits
of a twodigit
number as
tens and
ones (1st
Grade
Standards
)
2. Patterns,
Functions,
and
Algebraic
Structures
3. Analysis,
Statistics,
and
Probability
4. Shape,
Dimension,
and
Geometric
Relationshi
ps
Reading, Writing, and Communicating
1. Oral
Expression
and
Listening
2. Reading
for All
Purposes

Create a
digital
story to
help assist
in
teaching
letter
sounds. 3.

Comprehensi
on- The
student
changes
information
into a
different
symbolic

Model
digital age
work and
learning.
d. Model
and
facilitate
effective
use of
current
and
emerging
digital
tools to
locate,
analyze,
evaluate,
and use
informatio
n
resources
to support
research
and
learning
(ISTE-T).
2. Reading
for all
Purposes.
3.
Decoding
words
require
the
applicatio
n of
alphabetic
principals,
letter

form/
language.
AnalysisThe student
separates
information
into
component
parts. The
students will
identify the
parts and
relationships
among letter
sounds.

sounds,
and letter
combinati
ons (1st
Grade
Standards
).
3. Writing
and
Compositio
n
4.
Research
and
Reasoning
Social Studies
1. History

The
students
can make a
digital story
of past
events. 2.
Communica
tion and
collaboratio
n. a.
Interact,
collaborate,
and publish
with peers,
experts, or
others
employing a
variety of
digital
environmen
ts and
media
(ISTE-S). c.

SynthesisThe student
solves a
problem by
putting
information
together
that requires
original,
creative
thinking.
ApplicationThe student
solves a
problem by
using the
knowledge
and
appropriate
generalizatio
ns.

Identify
famous
Americans
from the
past who
have shown
courageous
leadership
(1st Grade
Standards).
2.
Geography
3.
Economics
4. Civics
Science
1. Physical
Science

Create a
digital
story
about the
different
forms of
matter. 2.
Design
and
develop
digital age
learning
experienc
es and
assessme
nts. a.
Design or
adapt
relevant
learning
experienc
es that
incorporat

Comprehensi
on- The
student
changes
information
into a
different
symbolic
form/
language.
EvaluationThe student
makes
qualitative
and
quantative
judgments
according to
set
standards.
The students
will make
judgments

e digital
tools and
resources
to
promote
student
learning
and
creativity
(ISTE-T).
1. Solids
and
liquids
have
unique
properties
that
distinguis
h them
(1st Grade
Standards
).

based on the
criteria that
they learn
with this
digital story.

The
students
will use
the digital
stories to
for
learning a
multitude
of
concepts
within the

KnowledgeThe students
recalls or
recognizes
information.
Comprehensi
on- The
student
changes
information
into a

2. Life
Science
3. Earth
Systems
Science
Differentiation
Learning
Disabilities
- EEOs

classroom.

different
symbolic
form/
language.
The student
will have to
opportunity
to learn a
multitude of
concepts
visually.

Gifted/
Talented
Other
Reflection: The digital movie that I will create for mathematics will be used to help reiterate concepts such as: place value,
adding, and subtracting. The students will have many opportunities throughout the day to go back if any further clarification is
needed. There will be some interactive games that go along with the digital movies for the reading and writing, social studies,
science, and math centers in the classroom as well.