Technology Integration Matrix

Currently, I have limited access in my classroom to integrate iPads however I take every opportunity available. Recently, students have studied the main elements of a music composition. As a class we narrowed the list down to four critical elements. Students were then presented an iPad and asked to created a composition demonstrating those elements. Furthermore, I challenged them to include the concept of FORM. In another project, students were presented with a problem: A composer needs to apply for a job but they were in a car accident which caused amnesia. I provided a link to the application and from there students had to devise a way to help.

As a technology specialist, I have also guided teachers through the transformation process of paper to digital. In many cases, we have transformed direct instruction lessons into digital project based learning units.

Overall, I would place myself in the Active Infusion/Transformation stage. In order to be fully immersed in the Active Transformation, I would need technology in my room on a consistent basis. I am very eager to reach this stage and I would like nothing more than to facilitate and guide students through the learning process. I greatly enjoy observing a student's delight when they discover that they have created a great project that answers my driving question.