Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) Professional Development Project

1. Dr. Ronald Harvey
Culminating Project
Week 4
August 11, 2017

2. L I S T C U R R E N T LY AVA I L A B L E T E C H N O L O G I E S I N Y O U R
C L A S S R O O M / S C H O O L
• H A R D WA R E ( L A P T O P S , M O B I L E P H O N E S , E T C . )
• S O F T WA R E ( B R O W S E R S , E M A I L , W O R D P R O C E S S O R S
• W E B S I T E S A N D / O R D ATA B A S E S ( H I S T O RY. C O M ,
S C H O L A S T I C . C O M , E T C . )
• W E B 2 . 0 T O O L S A N D / O R A P P L I C AT I O N S ( O N L I N E
C O L L A B O R AT I O N / C R E AT I O N T O O L S )
Assessing Available
Technology

3. Affordance & Limitations
A table that provides an overview and evaluation of three technology tools
Laptops Desktop Software
Use – Is this technology more likely to be used
by the teacher or the student? Laptops are for
student use within the classroom to facilitate
lessons.
Use – Is this technology more likely to be used
by the teacher or the student? The desktop will
be likely used for the teacher. The desktop is
more stable so that the teacher can use to
record student progress, attendance or full up
on emails during the course of the day.
Use – Is this technology more likely to be used
by the teacher or the student? Software can be
used by the teacher and student. The teacher
has to make sure that the proper software
should align with the student needs, curriculum
demand and has the available technology.
Likely used for the student to match
appropriate computer-assisted instructional
software to the learning needs of students with
a specific deficit or deficits.
Affordances- for teachers and students – What
are the benefits of using this technology? The
benefits of having laptops in the classroom
helps with freeing up space with students and
the students can share each other’s ideas while
working collaborating together.
Affordances- for teachers and students – What
are the benefits of using this technology? Desk
tops are affordable for both students and
teachers. Students are stationary and must do
their work while the teacher must walk around
the room to monitor their progress. It’s hard
for student to form groups because of being
confined to one place.
Affordances- for teachers and students – What
are the benefits of using this technology?
Affordances for teachers and students new
technologies and what tasks users can possibly
perform with technologies at their disposal.
Also, any technology you choose for your
classroom, from pencils to video editing
software, has affordances which
allows you and your students to do activities
together.
Limitations - for teachers and students – What
risk(s) does this technology introduce or what
potential problems do you foresee introducing
this tool to the classroom? [e.g. ads, content]
Limitations- for teachers and students – What
risk(s) does this technology introduce or what
potential problems do you foresee introducing
this tool to the classroom? [e.g. ads,
content]For teachers and students operating
system limitations includes information needed
for running products on various Microsoft
Limitations- for teachers and students – What
risk(s) does this technology introduce or what
potential problems do you foresee introducing
this tool to the classroom? [e.g. ads, content]
For teachers and students are license
agreement concerning cost. Limitations of
software packages such as Prezi and

4. Affordance & Limitations
A table that provides an overview and evaluation of three technology tools
(Continued)
Laptops Desktop Software
Costs – This includes time to learn, money,
upfront vs. ongoing, set up time, etc. Most
schools have a laptop cart that can be assessed
in the classroom. No extra cost to purchase
laptops at all. The school should have laptop
carts.
Limitations- for teachers and students – What
risk(s) does this technology introduce or what
potential problems do you foresee introducing
this tool to the classroom? [e.g. ads,
content]For teachers and students operating
system limitations includes information needed
for running products on various Microsoft
Windows operating systems. Also, If you are
running a desktop firewall that blocks access to
your systems ports, you might receive warnings
or errors when you are starting new startups.
Costs – This includes time to learn, money,
upfront vs. ongoing, set up time, etc.
The teacher and student will access only
school board based software. The teacher and
student will access 30 risk free trail software
that be no cost.
Reliability – How reliable is this technology?
Laptops are reliable as long as there is Internet
or WIFI connections within the classroom. Also,
as long as any new updates to the software is
properly installed laptops will provide the
service that is needed.
Costs – This includes time to learn, money,
upfront vs. ongoing, set up time, etc. There will
be no upfront cost to learn how to use a
desktop computer. Desktop computers are
included in a school budget and should be in
every classroom and office for immediate use.
Reliability – How reliable is this technology? S
software reliability is the probability of the
software causing a system failure over some
specified operating time. Software reliability
does not fail due to wear out but does fail due
to faulty functionality, timing, organizational
structure and the design of the software.
Supports – What support or procedures do I
need to be in place? The support that must be
in place the student needs, lesson plan and
available technology that will help with
facilitating the lesson.
Reliability – How reliable is this technology?
The reliability of this system will be based on
the Microsoft's operating systems such as
memory, Intel, 8GB-32GB, multimedia, screen
size, storage and a larger hard drive. Also the
brand name Apple, Hewett Packer or Lenovo
are cost that heavily rely on reliability of
repairing or service contract to maintain.
Supports – What support or procedures do I
need to be in place? The support that is
needed will be an 800 number to contact
customer service in case of system failure.
General directions how to trouble shoot any
problems. Any online step by step directions
for support.
Similar- Products – What other technology tool Supports – What support or procedures do I Similar-Products – What other technology tool

5. Affordance & Limitations
A table that provides an overview and evaluation of three technology tools
(Continued)
Laptops Desktop Software
Collaboration – Can a given technology
support use by groups, individuals, or both?
Does it foster interaction synchronously,
asynchronously, or not at all? Technology
support can be given by both groups and
individuals. Collaborative learning can occur
peer-to-peer or in larger groups. Peer learning,
or peer instruction, is a type of collaborative
learning that involves students working in pairs
or small groups to discuss concepts, or find
solutions to problems. Collaboration foster
synchronously learning because students
engaging in a learning process within the
classroom setting at the same time.
Collaboration – Can a given technology
support use by groups, individuals, or both?
Does it foster interaction synchronously,
asynchronously, or not at all? Technology can
be supported by both groups and individuals.
Groups and individual takes place when
members of an inclusive learning community
work together as equals to assist students to
succeed in the classroom. Synchronously
happens when a lesson is being given and
students are actively engaged in the learning
process.
Collaboration – Can a given technology
support use by groups, individuals, or both?
Does it foster interaction synchronously,
asynchronously, or not at all? Software
enhances both groups and individuals.
Software application are designed to help in a
collaboration effort to foster groups and
individuals in a common task to achieve their
goals. Software enhances interaction
asynchronously because you have software
teaching you the subject matter. The software
may have engaging activities, quizzes and
interactive lessons that involve groups or
individuals.

6. Lesson Plan: Medical Pot Remedy in Limbo
Dr. Harvey
July 31-August 4, 2017
Subject:
Social Studies
Bell Work:
The teacher will lead the class in locating and reading an online
newspaper source using a desktop or laptop computer. Each student
will access a computer and take 10-15 minutes to read the online
newspaper article “Medical Pot Remedy in Limbo” at Sun-
Sentinal.com/Medical Pot Remedy in Limbo (TIM Collaborative
Learning /move down) . This was original a paper article I changed
because I feel that the computer is great to enhance the lesson
because students are technology savvy and are engaged in the
lesson that is given using a computer to complete the lesson.
Vocabulary:
Students will use the computer to define key terms of words written
on the board and words student may not understand within the
article. Such terms are Limbo, Grand Mal Seizures, Impish,
Cannabis, Concoctions, Balk (TIM Active Learning/moving up)
Each student will create a vocabulary word list and save it as a
Microsoft word document and send it to their personal email to
complete the lesson. I made this change so each student has a
shared responsibility to the lesson as a part of their graphic
organizer. All students will email the teacher their keys at the end
of the week.
Each student will write 1 page summary paper about their thoughts
regarding the online newspaper article regarding medical pot. Each
student may access other databases for more articles related to
medical pot. (TIM Authentic Learning/move down) I made this
change because so that the students are able to explore other

7. Modify Your Lesson
In your presentation, please include the following information:
 The technology tool(s) students will use to complete the lesson. The
technology tools that will be used are desktop, laptops and the Internet.
 A statement about why that tool enhances the lesson. Technology integration
in class would help students to explore and technology involves the
infusion of technology as a tool to enhance the learning in a content
area.
 A brief description of the changes you are making to the lesson to move it up
or down the Matrix (be sure to identify the TIM level). The changes and TIM
levels (move up or down) that are being made in my lesson are discussed in
the bell work, vocabulary, ticket out and objective sections.

8. Reflection Essay
My reflection about taking a professional development class that can help with technology integration in the classroom would be a
challenging task for me. During week one was the introduction of the Technology Integration Matrix (TIM). For the duration of week one
several illustrations and assessments showed how to use TIM in the classroom to help integrate technology tools within the classroom. I had to
learn about the components of the Technology Integration Matrix (TIM). TIM incorporates the five characteristics within the classroom: active,
collaboration, constructive, authentic and goal-directed. Also, TIM has five levels of technology integration: entry, adoption, adaptation,
infusion and transformation. I learned during the course of week one that a teacher can use any one of these levels or characteristics to help
infuse technology in their lesson plan for the integration of technology.
Week one furthered discussions on how technology can impact teaching and learning. Also, there were open discussions posts with
other teachers’ response on current practices regarding technology use. Based on each read response I was able to gain knowledge of how
technology played a part in their classroom. I had to generate a list of technology tools accessible to my students. I learned by viewing videos
and reading articles about today's students teachers to integrate the role of technology in the classroom to help evaluate lessons that are viable
for reflecting on current practices in the classroom.

9. Reflection Essay
(Continued)
Week 2-4 offered more information about how to interject technology into the classroom using TIM. As I
worked through the course by doing assignments that utilized TIM helped me make decisions on how to integrate
technology in a lesson plan. The affordances and limitations were embedded within the availability technological tools
which would be involved in assessing my student's needs and common core standards. The TIM Matrix and the TIM
Instructional Planning Matrix Model was instrumental tool to help me to modify a lesson plan based on the levels.
Technology integration is a great tool because it allows teacher and student to choose ways to engage students and
facilitate lessons activities within the classroom.