Monday, October 17, 2011

Where do you fit on the TIM matrix?

Thank you Deb Dalton, for reminding me of this great "Technology Integration Matrix" or TIM from the University of South Florida.  I hadn't seen the tool in a few years, and it's even better than before.  Here is a description of the tool, in their own words:

The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students. The TIM incorporates five interdependent characteristics of meaningful learning environments: active, constructive, goal directed (i.e., reflective), authentic, and collaborative (Jonassen, Howland, Moore, & Marra, 2003). The TIM associates five levels of technology integration (i.e., entry, adoption, adaptation, infusion, and transformation) with each of the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments. Together, the five levels of technology integration and the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments create a matrix

1 comment:

Deb Dalton said...

Also, users may wish to see real teachers and students using real technological tools in real classrooms by checking out some of the videos provided here - at all levels and content areas.