This week we learned a lot about Ed Tech Integration and frameworks/model that can help. The four main models we looked at are the COI, SAMR, TPACK, and TIM. COI stands for Community of Inquiry (https://www.thecommunityofinquiry.org/coi). The COI views learning as a collaborative process. It consists of 3 presences, cognitive presence, social presence, and teaching presence. SAMR stands for Substitution (Technology replaces a traditional tool), Augmentation (replacement tool has an improvement), Modification (technology allows for redesign), and Redefinition (technology allows people to complete tasks that were previously very difficult/impossible) (https://taylorinstitute.ucalgary.ca/resources/SAMR-TPACK). TPACK stands for Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (https://taylorinstitute.ucalgary.ca/resources/SAMR-TPACK).

This model consists of 3 main knowledge areas: content knowledge (knowledge on the subject), pedagogical knowledge (knowledge of teaching methods), and technological knowledge (knowledge of digital tools and technologies). Effective tech integration happens when all of these areas overlap, the teacher understands the content, knows how to teach it, and chooses the right tech. TIM stands for Technology Integration Matrix (https://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/matrix/). The TIM framework’s goal is to make sure technology use supports and enhances student learning. It does this following the 5 characteristics of meaningful learning environments and the 5 levels of technology integration.

I think I will find the TIM model the most useful and applicable. I also liked the simplicity of TPACK. Overall I think all of these frameworks were good to look at and either taught me something new or reinforced my prior knowledge on AI use.