Technology Integration Matrix

I stumbled on the Technology Integration Matrix today and think that it is an interesting tool for thinking about and evaluating our use of technology in the classroom. There are a lot of technology integration frameworks out there (my dissertation topic being one of them), but I like the usability of this framework and that it reminds me to make sure that I am using technology in a way that is Active, Collaborative, Constructive, Authentic, and Goal-Directed.

Evaluating myself on the matrix, I think my integration methods can be classified as follows:

Active: I would rate myself somewhere between Adaptation and Infusion. I try to encourage my students to select tools that will work best for the task they're trying to accomplish, but I do often require that they use certain tools.

Collaborative: I think I'm about the same here as above. Some of the tools I have my students use are collaborative while others are not. And I tend to require the use of certain tools just to make it easier on myself. I guess I need to be willing to introduce a number of tools and let my students choose which one best suits their needs and learning styles.

Constructive: I like to think that I'm between Infusion and Transformation on this one. I try to encourage my students to use technology tools to reflect, synthesize, make connections, analyze, etc. But I also use certain "push" technologies including PowerPoint, my class website, etc. And I'm not sure that my students always catch the vision of what I'm trying to have them do with the tools.

Authentic: Sadly, I'm at the adoption level on this one. I have my students use technology to create products, analyze scenarios, etc., but for the most part they aren't using the tools to actually solve real-world problems or contribute to the community. I definitely need to work on this one. How can I make my technology integration more authentic and meaningful?

Goal-Directed: Hmm...this one's a tough one to evaluate. I don't often explicitly ask my students to use technology to evaluate their progress, but I do ask them to reflect on an almost weekly basis. So, I guess I'd have to say that I'm at the Adoption level on this one. Another one to work on...

OK. So that's my self-evaluation according to the matrix. Do you agree? How are you doing?