After studying the TIM (Technology Integration Matrix), I would place myself at the "adaptation" level of technology integration. My students are familiar with the tools used, but not familiar with a lot of different tools to be at the infusion level. They make decisions when to use the tools, not me, so this would also be a step above the adoption level. The characteristics of the learning environment in my classroom would currently include active and constructive. An active environment during which student use their IPADS for practice and games to enhance learning and constructive when students build on prior knowledge and make connections with new material.
I would definitely like to reach the infusion level for next year, trying to build to attain the transformation level. I have been learning about different online tools for me and students to use, but haven't been able to implement their use quite yet. I foresee working this summer to plan for implementation of more tools as students will be in their second year of IPAD use and won't need to learn everything new. I will need to plan when and how to teach the use of new tools to aid students to ultimately set their own goals and devise paths to reach them by using technology.
I must admit that after teaching for 25 years, I could be reluctant to integrate the use of technology in my classroom. However, understanding that education is taking a turn in adjusting how we can better help and promote student learning, I am buying in the the idea of a blended classroom. It has and will continue to take a lot of time and effort. But, it will remain a good challenge for me and I feel my students will be the beneficiaries.
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