Recently, I’ve been noticing that a lot of instructors are under the impression that they are successfully integrating technology, when in fact they are simply using technology. Although this might seem to some as just semantics, in my opinion there is a huge difference between the two – a difference that can be seen in the impact the technology usage has on student learning.
In an effort to better delineate between “using technology” and “technology integration,” I created the chart below to that highlights what I believe are the key differences. Let me know what you think!
Great chart. I recently finished a grad course in technology integration, where we discussed these points.
Thanks, Cindy! I discussed a lot of these points in my graduate courses too
It is a great chart; however, a better chart would be what technology integration means on one side and what technology integration looks like (with real classroom applications) on the other side. As it is, I only see Loser on one side and Clueless on the other side. (I would be speaking of myself, of course.)
That’s a great suggestion for a future chart Deb, thanks for sharing. The only issue is that technology integration is so dependent on individual classroom curriculum, that making a chart that is applicable to the masses would prove challenging.
Love this chart. Very easy to understand.
Vicki Williams
Great visual, my principal and I just had this conversation.
This is a really great chart! We often are ‘tool’ and ‘teacher’ focused when it comes to educational technology. You did a great job of highlighting how technology should be used to enhance the student’s experience in class. The integration should be seamless for teachers who have a student-centered mindset.
Perfect chart to share with schools going 1:1!
Thanks, Allie
Great chart. I was involved in an iPad program for a year and I attempted to use the mentioned values. I was most impressive to see the students excel, find alternatives that I as an educator wouldn’t think of. My conclusion from the iPad trial was do not fear technology and allow students to explore within boundaries.
Thanks Peter! Often times our students are more adept with using technology than we are – and I myself am always impressed by their ability to problem-solve on these devices
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I totally agree with and love the chart. I would include one more line. Use -replaces traditional learning methods. Integration- creates new learning opportunities previously unavailable.
Thanks Michael – and that’s definitely a great point of comparison between the two.
This is brilliant, have shared it with all of my schools in the UAE! At Maths-Whizz we always promote within our school leadership that ‘Technology isn’t enough’; it takes deliberate and meaningful integration to raise attainment/learning standards through the use of technology based innovations. It’s surprising the number of schools who constantly insist on abdicating the responsibility of success to the technology itself, when ultimately they are in control of what the outcome will be. Thanks for sharing Aditi!
Well said, Liam! Thanks for sharing and passing it along. I absolutely agree, the responsibility to provide our students with meaningful instruction is in the hands of the teachers who implement the technology, not the technology itself.
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Amazing chart! May I use it and translate it into swedish?
Absolutely – go for it!
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interesting comparison. This chart could be interactive in order to let teachers/educators/researchers/ add samples in each of its boxes. Thank you Aditi. Carole
Great idea about adding samples – I’ll explore that
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A good resource! Thanks
A proposal : instead of “Technology is using to construct & build knowlege”, “Technology is using to transform information, and to construct & build knowlege”
I translated it into portuguese, and would like you to see the text and approve its publishing in my blog ALFINete http://alfinete2008.blogspot.com and through Facebook. Let me know how could I send it to you by email
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Yes, you make some wonderful points here. Your next post might be – How to Manage Technology Integration.
Great idea Robert, I’ll keep that in mind
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I love this chart! May I use it to share with teachers?
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Does integration come with time and practice? or do you think your using technology when you are really integrating?
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Thank you for sharing! Used in discussion held recently
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My principal and I are interested printing your chart for all of our teachers, with proper credit of course. Any objections? We are very strict with our students concerning copyright so we want to obtain proper permission. You may email me at mpenn@horrycountyschools.net if you prefer.
Feel free to share and copy!
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I agree… using technology and actually integrating technology are two different things.
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Thanks for making me understand the difference. I’ll pass it along in my school because we are planning to implement technology based instruction.
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