The Technology Integration Matrix
The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) provides a
framework for describing and targeting the use of technology to enhance
learning. The TIM incorporates five interdependent characteristics of
meaningful learning environments: active, collaborative, constructive,
authentic, and goal-directed. These characteristics are associated with five
levels of technology integration: entry, adoption, adaptation, infusion, and
transformation. (https://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/matrix/)
Active (students are engaged in using technology as a
tool rather than passively receiving information from the technology): 3D
Gallery reaches the “adaptation” stage of this category. Students engage in a
conventional independent use of the tool with some student choice and exploration
This tool does not offer enough flexibility in choice in order to achieve a
higher level.
Collaborative (students use the technology tool to
collaborate with others):Though students could work together to create the
gallery, there really is no functionality within the tools that promotes peer
discussion, feedback, or collaboration. This is entry level at best.
Constructive (students use this tool to connect new
information to their prior knowledge): Depending on how the tool is used, I
believe it has the potential to reach Adaptation with the students’ independent
use for building knowledge and with some student choice and explorations
Authentic( the tools links learning activities to the
word beyond rather than working on decontextualized asignments) Again, this
tool could reach the adaptation use if the teacher who is facilitating the
activity ensures the design the assignment in such a way that connections are
made.
Goal Directed(students use this tool to set goals,
plan activities, monitor progress, and evaluate results rather than simply
completing assignments without reflection). This tool could potentially reach
infusion with the aid of additional sources if students use the tools to
complete a task such as planning the steps of a senior project. I would not
recommend this tool for that, though.
