The document discusses different types of technology integration in K-12 education. It defines technology integration as using technology tools to allow students to apply computer skills to learning and problem-solving. Some types of technology integration discussed are using computers in the classroom, creating class websites and blogs, using smart interactive whiteboards, and using online media. The document also discusses instructional tools like interactive whiteboards and student response systems, as well as frameworks to guide technology integration like the SAMR and TPACK models. Finally, it outlines four levels of technology integration from sparse to seamless use.

1. Integration of
Technology K-12
By: Yashika Cole

3. Defining Technology Integration
• Technology Integration is the use of technology tools in general
content areas in education in order to allow students to apply
computer and technology skills to learning and problem-solving.

4. Integration of Technology K-12
Types of Technology Integration
1. Use of computers in the classroom: Computers can
be used by teachers to assign work to students and
study groups in a classroom. Also teachers can use
computers to illustrate visual related subjects which
help students to learn easily.

5. Integration of Technology K-12
Types of Technology Integration
2. Creating class website and blogs: Teachers can create class blogs
were they post assignments.

6. 3. Use of smart interactive Whiteboards: Smart
white boards have touch screens, teachers can
illustrate points using a pen or their finger.
Students can and will easily with visual images.
Student can draw, write or manipulate images
on white boards.

7. Types of Integration
4. Use of online media: Teachers and student can both use online
streaming Medias to learn in the classroom. With the aid of a projector,
computer, internet and a white board, a teacher displays a real-time
example using sites like Youtube.com. Youtube.com has videos that can
be used for academic reference.

8. Instructional Tools like Interactive Whiteboards and Student
Response Systems
• The SAMR (Substitution,
Augmentation, Modification,
Redefinition) model, created by Dr.
Ruben Puentudura, guides the
process of reflecting on how we are
integrating technology into our
classrooms. The ultimate goal of
technology integration is to
completely redefine how we teach
and learn, and to do things that we
never could before the technology
was in our hands.

9. The TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge)
framework lays out the knowledge that educators need in
order to successfully integrate technology into their teaching.

10. Levels of Technology Integration
1.Sparse: Technology is rarely used or available. Students rarely use technology to complete
assignments or projects.
2.Basic: Technology is used or available occasionally/often in a lab rather than the
classroom. Students are comfortable with one or two tools and sometimes use these tools to
create projects that show understanding of content.
3.Comfortable: Technology is used in the classroom on a fairly regular basis. Students are
comfortable with a variety of tools and often use these tools to create projects that show
understanding of content.
4.Seamless: Students employ technology daily in the classroom using a variety of tools to
complete assignments and create projects that show a deep understanding of content.