Your Launchpad for Purposeful Tech Integration
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This is a clickable and interactive manual designed to guide you through technology integration strategies.To work through the manual:
- Click on buttons and/or interactive elements to make choices or reveal content.
- Use the arrow icons to scroll to the next or previous page.
- Follow the prompts on each slide to explore scenarios and activities.
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Hi! I’m SamarraEsteve, yourInstructionalTechnologyCoordinator! I’m hereto help you explore,integrate, and feelconfident using techin ways that elevatelearning. Whetheryou're just gettingstarted or ready toinnovate, I’ve got yourback — let’s maketech work for you.
Samarra Esteve
Instructional TechnologyCoordinator (ITC)
Table of contents
WHY WE USE TECHNOLOGY
FRAMEWORKS FOR MEANINGFULTECH INTEGRATION
SMART STRATEGIES FOR TEACHINGWITH TECHNOLOGY
HOW I SUPPORT YOU
YOUR EDTECH TOOLBOX
EDTECH EXPLORATION
LET’S STAY CONNECTED
The EdTech Playbook
WHY WE USE
technology
Technology should empower students to create,collaborate, engage, and think critically inauthentic learning experiences.
Technology opens doors to creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, making learning more relevant and engaging.
It’s not about the tool—it’s about using digital resources intentionally to deepen learning and empower student voice.
Tech integration helps students build future-ready skills while making learning more personalized, accessible, and authentic.
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What Does Tech Integration Look Like?
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How Does Tech Support Learning?
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Why Tech?
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FRAMEWORKS
for meaningful tech integration
Frameworks are essential for turning tech use into meaningfullearning. They help us move beyond using tools forconvenience and toward using them for transformation.
Click on the arrows below to explore the models that guide our tech integration journey.
SAMR
The SAMR model is a framework by Dr. Ruben Puentedura that helps educators integrate technology effectively into their teaching by outlining four levels of integration: Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition. The model provides a roadmap to move beyond simply replacing traditional tools with digital ones (Substitution and Augmentation) to using technology for transformative learning experiences that were not possible before (Modification and Redefinition).
TIM
The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) is a pedagogical framework developed by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, which provides a common language to describe and evaluate how technology is used to enhance learning in classrooms. It combines five levels of technology integration (Entry, Adoption, Adaptation, Infusion, and Transformation) with five characteristics of meaningful learning environments (Active, Collaborative, Constructive, Authentic, and Goal-Directed) to create a matrix of 25 cells. The TIM encourages teachers to move beyond basic technology use to more meaningful, student-centered, and transformative applications that support deeper learning.
model
SAMR
Technology allows for the creation of new tasks, previously inconceivable.
Redefinition
Technology allows for significant task redesign.
Modification
Technology acts as a direct substitute, with functional improvement.
Augmentation
Somos seres visuales
Technology acts as a direct substitute, with no functional change.
Substitution
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TIM
Learn More!
SMART STRATEGIES
for teaching with technology
ENGAGE
Technology should capture students’ attention and motivate them to begin learning. Itshould help reduce distractions and encourage active participation through co-use andcollaboration. Ask yourself these key questions:
- Does the tech keep students focused on the task?
- Does it motivate them to start learning?
- Does it promote active, social engagement?
ENHANCE
Technology should deepen understanding by offering scaffolds, visuals, and new waysto demonstrate learning. It should support more sophisticated thinking and help students grasp complex concepts. Ask yourself these key questions:
- Does the tech help students understand content more deeply?
- Does it make learning easier or more accessible?
- Does it allow students to show what they know in new ways?
EXTEND
Technology should connect learning to real life and expand it beyond the classroom. It should build transferable skills and bridge school experiences with everyday life. Ask yourself these key questions?
- Does the tech allow learning to continue outside school hours?
- Does it connect classroom content to real-world experiences?
- Does it help students build lifelong skills?
THE TRIPLE E
way
The Triple E Framework, created by Professor Liz Kolb at the Universityof Michigan School of Education, was designed to help K-12 educatorsbridge research on educational technology with classroom practice.
Decades of research show that effective technology integrationbegins with strong instructional strategies, not flashy tools. TheTriple E Framework helps educators evaluate and select tools thatsupport learning goals and design experiences that positively impact student achievement.
THE TRIPLE E
way
Evaluate a Tech Tool!
Not sure if a new educational technology app or website would enhance your lesson? Evaluate it below using Triple E's rubric!
Start
Booking Link
HOW I
support
YOU
Let’s collaborate to design tech-rich lessons thatalign with your learning goals. I can help youbrainstorm ideas, select tools, and co-plan engaging actvities.
PLAN & CO-CREATE
MODEL & CO-TEACH
Want to try something new but not sure how? I’lljoin you in the classroom to model techintegration or co-teach a lesson so you feelsupported every step of the way.
TRAIN & TROUBLESHOOT
Need help learning a new tool or solving a tech issue?I offer PD sessions, quick tutorials, and one-on-onesupport to make tech feel manageable and meaningful.
Your EdTech Toolbox
These tools are approved by our district and ready to supportyour teaching goals. Click on each to explore how it can helpyou engage students, enhance learning, and extend beyond the classroom.
Ready to test your tech instincts, bust some myths, and challenge your thinking? Dive into these interactive activities designed to make learning fun and meaningful.
start
EdTech Exploration
Tech Myth Busters
Let’s bust some myths! Click each card to reveal whether the statement is a myth or a fact. Can you spot the misconceptions about EdTech?
MYTH When used intentionally, tech supports collaboration, creativity, and active learning—not passive screen time.
FACT Tech allows for personalized learning paths, accessibility features, and flexible content delivery.
MYTH Tech enhances teaching, but the teacher remains central in guiding, facilitating, and connecting with students.
MYTH Effective integration is about purpose, not novelty. Even simple tools can deepen learning when used well.
Tech integration should always involve the newest tools and apps.
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Using technology in the classroom means students are just staring at screens all day.
Technology replaces the teacher’s role in the classroom.
Digital tools can help differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
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MYTH Success depends on thoughtful planning, not device quantity. Even shared tech can support powerful learning experiences.
FACT Platforms like quizzes, polls, and collaborative docs make it easy to check understanding and adjust instruction in real time.
FACT Digital tools support student agency by offering choices, voice, and personalized learning paths.
MYTH Engagement boosts motivation and retention; fun and learning can absolutely go hand in hand.
Tech integration is only successful if every student has a device.
If students are having fun with tech, they’re not really learning.
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Tech tools can support formative assessment and timely feedback.
Technology can help students take ownership of their learning.
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Sort the Activities
SAMR challenge! Sort the following classroom activities from Substitution (lowest level of tech integration) to Redefinition (highest level). Think about how each activity transforms learning through technology.
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Choose Your Path!
Tech Integration Scenario Game Welcome to your tech integration adventure! In this interactive game, you’ll explore classroom scenarios and make decisions about how to use technology meaningfully. Your choices will guide your path and reveal how your strategies align with the SAMR and TIM frameworks.
start
ELA
ELA: Persuasive Writing Challenge
You're preparing a middle school persuasive writing lesson. Your goal is to help students express their opinions clearly and support them with evidence. How will you integrate technology?
Choose the tech strategy you'd use to support this lesson.
Want to try a different subject or make a new choice? Click the arrow to the right to return to the subject selection screen.
ELA
Substitution Level
Typing replaces handwriting, but the task remains the same. Tech use is functional, not transformative.Reflection Prompt: How could you enhance this activity to increase engagement or collaboration?
next
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ELA
Augmentation Level
Voice-to-text tools support accessibility and fluency, helping students brainstorm more freely. Reflection Prompt: What other tools could support deeper revision or student ownership?
next
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ELA
Modification Level
Students collaborate in real time, revise based on peer feedback, and engage in meaningful dialogue. Tech changes the process. Reflection Prompt: How does collaboration impact student learning in writing?
next
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ELA
Redefinition Level
Students create multimedia arguments using video, images, and voice. Tech enables new forms of expression and audience engagement. Reflection Prompt: How might this format empower students to connect with real-world audiences?
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MATH
MATH: Exploring Linear Equations
You're teaching a middle school lesson on linear equations. Your goal is to help students understand how equations relate to graphs and real-world situations. How will you integrate technology?
Choose the tech strategy you'd use to support this lesson.
MATH
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Substitution Level
Students complete the same task digitally as they would on paper. Tech use is functional but doesn’t change the learning experience. Reflection Prompt: How could you enhance this activity to increase engagement or conceptual understanding?
next
MATH
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Augmentation Level
The graphing calculator app adds functionality and efficiency, helping students visualize equations more easily. Reflection Prompt: What other tools could deepen students' understanding of graphing?
next
MATH
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Modification Level
Students use tech to collaborate and analyze real-world data, transforming the task into a more authentic and interactive experience. Reflection Prompt: How does collaboration with data tools support math learning?
next
MATH
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Redefinition Level
Students create video tutorials that explain their thinking, allowing them to teach others and express understanding in creative ways. Reflection Prompt: How might creating tutorials empower students in math?
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SCIENCE
SCIENCE: Exploring Ecosystems
You're teaching a middle school lesson on ecosystems. Your goal is to help students understand food chains, energy flow, and interdependence in nature. How will you integrate technology?
Choose the tech strategy you'd use to support this lesson.
Want to try a different subject or make a new choice? Click the arrow to the right to return to the subject selection screen.
SCIENCE
Substitution Level
Students complete the same worksheet digitally as they would on paper. Tech use is functional but doesn’t change the learning experience. Reflection Prompt: How could you enhance this activity to increase engagement or conceptual understanding?
next
Want to try a different subject or make a new choice? Click the arrow to the right to return to the subject selection screen.
SCIENCE
Augmentation Level
The simulation adds interactivity and visualization, helping students explore concepts more deeply than static materials allow. Reflection Prompt: What other tools could support deeper exploration of ecosystems?
next
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SCIENCE
Modification Level
Students collaborate to create annotated diagrams, transforming the task into a more interactive and student-driven experience. Reflection Prompt: How does collaboration support science learning?
next
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SCIENCE
Redefinition Level
Students design interactive infographics that explain ecosystem dynamics using visuals, links, and embedded media—creating something that couldn’t be done without technology. Reflection Prompt: How might this format deepen student understanding and communication?
next
SOCIAL STUDIES
SOCIAL STUDIES: Civil Rights Movement
You're teaching a middle school lesson on the Civil Rights Movement. Your goal is to help students understand key events, figures, and the impact of activism. How will you integrate technology? How will you integrate technology?
Choose the tech strategy you'd use to support this lesson.
Want to try a different subject or make a new choice? Click the arrow to the right to return to the subject selection screen.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Substitution Level
Students read a digital article instead of a printed one. The task remains the same, with minimal change to the learning experience. Reflection Prompt: How could you enhance this activity to increase engagement or critical thinking?
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Augmentation Level
Nearpod adds interactivity and embedded questions, helping students engage with the content more actively. Reflection Prompt: What other tools could support deeper exploration of historical events?
next
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Modification Level
Students collaborate to build a multimedia timeline, transforming the task into a shared, inquiry-based experience. Reflection Prompt: How does collaboration enhance historical understanding?
next
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Redefinition Level
Students create an interactive museum exhibit using Canva, showcasing artifacts, media, and stories in a format that wouldn’t be possible without technology. Reflection Prompt: How might this format deepen student engagement and historical empathy?
next
CTE
CTE: Planning a Real-Life Project
You're teaching a middle school CTE class. Students are working on a real-life project—whether it's planning a budget, designing a product, managing a household task, or creating digital content. How will you integrate technology?
Choose the tech strategy you'd use to support this lesson.
Want to try a different subject or make a new choice? Click the arrow to the right to return to the subject selection screen.
CTE
Substitution Level
Students complete the same task digitally as they would on paper. Tech use is functional but doesn’t change the learning experience. Reflection Prompt: How could you enhance this activity to increase engagement or real-world relevance?
next
Want to try a different subject or make a new choice? Click the arrow to the right to return to the subject selection screen.
CTE
Augmentation Level
Using a budgeting or design app adds interactivity and allows students to test decisions, enhancing the task with real-time feedback. Reflection Prompt: What other tools could support deeper planning and creativity?
next
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CTE
Modification Level
Students collaborate to build and present their project, transforming the task into a shared, problem-solving experience with real-world application. Reflection Prompt: How does collaboration support project-based learning?
next
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CTE
Redefinition Level
Students create digital portfolios that showcase their project, process, and reflections—producing work that couldn’t be done without technology. Reflection Prompt: How might this format empower students to connect learning to their future goals?
next
WORLD LANGUAGES
WORLD LANGUAGES: Cultural Exchange
You're teaching a middle school World Languages lesson focused on cultural exchange and communication. Your goal is to help students explore language in context and understand cultural nuances. How will you integrate technology?
Choose the tech strategy you'd use to support this lesson.
Want to try a different subject or make a new choice? Click the arrow to the right to return to the subject selection screen.
WORLD LANGUAGES
Substitution Level
Students complete the same task digitally as they would on paper. Tech use is functional but doesn’t change the learning experience. Reflection Prompt: How could you make this activity more interactive or culturally relevant?
next
Want to try a different subject or make a new choice? Click the arrow to the right to return to the subject selection screen.
WORLD LANGUAGES
Augmentation Level
Using the iPad camera allows students to practice pronunciation and receive feedback, adding interactivity and self-reflection. Reflection Prompt: What other tools could support speaking and listening skills?
next
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WORLD LANGUAGES
Modification Level
Students collaborate to create a bilingual travel guide, transforming the task into a creative, inquiry-based experience. Reflection Prompt: How does this task promote cultural understanding?
next
Want to try a different subject or make a new choice? Click the arrow to the right to return to the subject selection screen.
WORLD LANGUAGES
Redefinition Level
Students participate in a virtual exchange, sharing videos and reflections with peers abroad. This task wouldn’t be possible without technology. Reflection Prompt: How does this experience deepen language learning and empathy?
next
ARTS
ARTS: Expressing Identity Through Art
You're teaching a middle school visual arts lesson focused on self-expression and identity. Your goal is to help students explore how art can communicate personal stories and cultural perspectives. How will you integrate technology?
Choose the tech strategy you'd use to support this lesson.
Want to try a different subject or make a new choice? Click the arrow to the right to return to the subject selection screen.
ARTS
Substitution Level
Students use a digital drawing tool instead of traditional materials. The task remains the same, with minimal change to the learning experience. Reflection Prompt: How could you use technology to make this activity more meaningful or interactive?
next
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ARTS
Augmentation Level
Creating a digital collage allows students to combine visuals and text, adding depth and personalization. Reflection Prompt: What other tools could support creative expression?
next
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ARTS
Modification Level
Students collaborate to build a digital gallery, transforming the task into a shared, reflective experience. Reflection Prompt: How does collaboration enhance artistic expression?
next
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ARTS
Redefinition Level
Students create a virtual exhibit with interactive elements, showcasing their identity through multimedia storytelling. Reflection Prompt: How does this format deepen engagement and personal connection?
next
HEALTH/PE
HEALTH/PE: Wellness & Decision-Making
You're teaching a middle school Health/PE lesson focused on personal wellness and making healthy choices. Your goal is to help students understand the impact of decisions on physical and mental health. How will you integrate technology?
Choose the tech strategy you'd use to support this lesson.
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HEALTH/PE
Substitution Level
Students complete a digital worksheet instead of a paper one. The task remains the same, with minimal change to the learning experience. Reflection Prompt: How could you make this activity more engaging or personalized?
next
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HEALTH/PE
Augmentation Level
Kahoot adds interactivity and immediate feedback, helping students engage with wellness content more actively. Reflection Prompt: What other tools could support active learning in Health/PE?
next
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HEALTH/PE
Modification Level
Students collaborate to build personalized wellness plans, transforming the task into a reflective and goal-oriented experience. Reflection Prompt: How does collaboration support healthy decision-making?
next
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HEALTH/PE
Redefinition Level
Students document a wellness challenge using video tools, showcasing real-life application and reflection. This task wouldn’t be possible without technology. Reflection Prompt: How does this format deepen engagement and accountability?
next
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Students complete a planning worksheet online.
Students use a budgeting or design app to test ideas.
Students create a digital portfolio in Canva showcasing their project, process, and reflections.
Students collaborate in Google Sheets or Slides to build and present their project.
Kahoot!
Kahoot! uses game-based quizzes to make learning fun and competitive. Students stay engaged through instant feedback and friendly competition. It’s perfect for review sessions, formative checks, and energizing classroom routines—plus it works well in remote or hybrid settings.
SchoolAI
SchoolAI is an artificial intelligence platform designed to support teachers with classroom management, feedback generation, lesson planning, and differentiated instruction. It streamlines administrative tasks and provides tools that adapt to student needs in real time. By automating routine tasks and offering personalized learning pathways, SchoolAI helps teachers engage students through tailored support, enhance learning with adaptive feedback, and extend learning beyond the classroom through reflective tools and asynchronous coaching features.
Students sketch a self-portrait using a drawing app instead of paper.
Students use Google Slides to create a digital collage with images and text.
Students curate and present a virtual art exhibit using Padlet, including audio reflections and interactive elements.
Students collaborate in Canva to design a class gallery of identity-themed artworks with artist statements.
Canva empowers students and teachers to create visually rich presentations, posters, and infographics. It supports creativity and design thinking. Projects can be shared digitally, making it ideal for showcasing learning beyond the classroom and encouraging student voice.
Lumio (formerly SMART Learning Suite Online) transforms static content into dynamic, interactive lessons. Teachers can add games, polls, collaborative activities, and formative assessments to existing materials, making learning more engaging and personalized.
Students read a PDF article on the topic.
Students watch a video and answer questions in Nearpod.
Students design an interactive digital museum exhibit in Canva.
Students create a collaborative timeline in Padlet with images and links.
Students complete a worksheet digitally.
Students use an online simulation to explore food chains.
Students build an interactive infographic in Canva to explain ecosystem dynamics.
Students create a group presentation with annotated diagrams in Google Slides.
Choose your subject area:
CTE
MATH
ELA
WL
ARTS
SOCIAL STUDIES
HEALTH/PE
SCIENCE
Students complete a worksheet digitally.
Students use a graphing calculator app to explore equations.
Students create a video tutorial using Canva to explain how to solve and graph equations.
Students collaborate in Google Sheets to model and graph real-world data.
Students complete a digital worksheet on nutrition facts.
Students use an interactive quiz in Kahoot to test their knowledge of wellness topics.
Students use video creation tools to document a week-long wellness challenge, reflecting on choices and outcomes.
Students collaborate in Google Slides to create a wellness plan with goals, strategies, and peer feedback.
Nearpod
Nearpod is an interactive presentation and assessment tool that allows educators to deliver multimedia-rich lessons with embedded quizzes, polls, and collaborative boards. Lessons can be teacher-paced or student-paced, making it flexible for various instructional settings. Nearpod engages students through active participation, enhances learning with real-time formative assessment and multimedia content, and extends learning beyond the classroom by allowing students to complete lessons independently at their own pace.
BrainPOP
BrainPOP offers animated videos that simplify complex topics across subjects. It’s engaging, accessible, and great for introducing new content. Students can explore related quizzes, games, and activities, making it a versatile tool for both instruction and independent learning.
Flocabulary uses music and rhythm to teach vocabulary and concepts across subjects. It engages students through hip-hop videos and interactive activities, making learning memorable and fun. Teachers can use it to spark discussion, reinforce content, and encourage creative expression beyond the classroom.
Students complete a vocabulary worksheet in Google Docs.
Students use the iPad camera to record themselves practicing greetings in the target language.
Students engage in a virtual exchange with students from another country using video messages and shared Padlet boards.
Students collaborate in Google Slides to create a bilingual travel guide for a country where the language is spoken.
Type essays in Word or Google Docs
Students use a voice-to-text tool to draft ideas before writing
Students peer-edit in Google Docs using comments and suggestions
Students create multimedia arguments using Canva
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Your Launchpad for Purposeful Tech Integration
The EdTech
PLAYBOOK
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This is a clickable and interactive manual designed to guide you through technology integration strategies.To work through the manual:
welcome
MESSAGE
Hi! I’m SamarraEsteve, yourInstructionalTechnologyCoordinator! I’m hereto help you explore,integrate, and feelconfident using techin ways that elevatelearning. Whetheryou're just gettingstarted or ready toinnovate, I’ve got yourback — let’s maketech work for you.
Samarra Esteve
Instructional TechnologyCoordinator (ITC)
Table of contents
WHY WE USE TECHNOLOGY
FRAMEWORKS FOR MEANINGFULTECH INTEGRATION
SMART STRATEGIES FOR TEACHINGWITH TECHNOLOGY
HOW I SUPPORT YOU
YOUR EDTECH TOOLBOX
EDTECH EXPLORATION
LET’S STAY CONNECTED
The EdTech Playbook
WHY WE USE
technology
Technology should empower students to create,collaborate, engage, and think critically inauthentic learning experiences.
Technology opens doors to creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, making learning more relevant and engaging.
It’s not about the tool—it’s about using digital resources intentionally to deepen learning and empower student voice.
Tech integration helps students build future-ready skills while making learning more personalized, accessible, and authentic.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
What Does Tech Integration Look Like?
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
How Does Tech Support Learning?
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Why Tech?
Title
Title
Title
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
FRAMEWORKS
for meaningful tech integration
Frameworks are essential for turning tech use into meaningfullearning. They help us move beyond using tools forconvenience and toward using them for transformation.
Click on the arrows below to explore the models that guide our tech integration journey.
SAMR
The SAMR model is a framework by Dr. Ruben Puentedura that helps educators integrate technology effectively into their teaching by outlining four levels of integration: Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition. The model provides a roadmap to move beyond simply replacing traditional tools with digital ones (Substitution and Augmentation) to using technology for transformative learning experiences that were not possible before (Modification and Redefinition).
TIM
The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) is a pedagogical framework developed by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, which provides a common language to describe and evaluate how technology is used to enhance learning in classrooms. It combines five levels of technology integration (Entry, Adoption, Adaptation, Infusion, and Transformation) with five characteristics of meaningful learning environments (Active, Collaborative, Constructive, Authentic, and Goal-Directed) to create a matrix of 25 cells. The TIM encourages teachers to move beyond basic technology use to more meaningful, student-centered, and transformative applications that support deeper learning.
model
SAMR
Technology allows for the creation of new tasks, previously inconceivable.
Redefinition
Technology allows for significant task redesign.
Modification
Technology acts as a direct substitute, with functional improvement.
Augmentation
Somos seres visuales
Technology acts as a direct substitute, with no functional change.
Substitution
model
TIM
Learn More!
SMART STRATEGIES
for teaching with technology
ENGAGE
Technology should capture students’ attention and motivate them to begin learning. Itshould help reduce distractions and encourage active participation through co-use andcollaboration. Ask yourself these key questions:
ENHANCE
Technology should deepen understanding by offering scaffolds, visuals, and new waysto demonstrate learning. It should support more sophisticated thinking and help students grasp complex concepts. Ask yourself these key questions:
EXTEND
Technology should connect learning to real life and expand it beyond the classroom. It should build transferable skills and bridge school experiences with everyday life. Ask yourself these key questions?
THE TRIPLE E
way
The Triple E Framework, created by Professor Liz Kolb at the Universityof Michigan School of Education, was designed to help K-12 educatorsbridge research on educational technology with classroom practice.
Decades of research show that effective technology integrationbegins with strong instructional strategies, not flashy tools. TheTriple E Framework helps educators evaluate and select tools thatsupport learning goals and design experiences that positively impact student achievement.
THE TRIPLE E
way
Evaluate a Tech Tool!
Not sure if a new educational technology app or website would enhance your lesson? Evaluate it below using Triple E's rubric!
Start
Booking Link
HOW I
support
YOU
Let’s collaborate to design tech-rich lessons thatalign with your learning goals. I can help youbrainstorm ideas, select tools, and co-plan engaging actvities.
PLAN & CO-CREATE
MODEL & CO-TEACH
Want to try something new but not sure how? I’lljoin you in the classroom to model techintegration or co-teach a lesson so you feelsupported every step of the way.
TRAIN & TROUBLESHOOT
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Your EdTech Toolbox
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EdTech Exploration
Tech Myth Busters
Let’s bust some myths! Click each card to reveal whether the statement is a myth or a fact. Can you spot the misconceptions about EdTech?
MYTH When used intentionally, tech supports collaboration, creativity, and active learning—not passive screen time.
FACT Tech allows for personalized learning paths, accessibility features, and flexible content delivery.
MYTH Tech enhances teaching, but the teacher remains central in guiding, facilitating, and connecting with students.
MYTH Effective integration is about purpose, not novelty. Even simple tools can deepen learning when used well.
Tech integration should always involve the newest tools and apps.
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Using technology in the classroom means students are just staring at screens all day.
Technology replaces the teacher’s role in the classroom.
Digital tools can help differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
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MYTH Success depends on thoughtful planning, not device quantity. Even shared tech can support powerful learning experiences.
FACT Platforms like quizzes, polls, and collaborative docs make it easy to check understanding and adjust instruction in real time.
FACT Digital tools support student agency by offering choices, voice, and personalized learning paths.
MYTH Engagement boosts motivation and retention; fun and learning can absolutely go hand in hand.
Tech integration is only successful if every student has a device.
If students are having fun with tech, they’re not really learning.
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Tech tools can support formative assessment and timely feedback.
Technology can help students take ownership of their learning.
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Sort the Activities
SAMR challenge! Sort the following classroom activities from Substitution (lowest level of tech integration) to Redefinition (highest level). Think about how each activity transforms learning through technology.
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Choose Your Path!
Tech Integration Scenario Game Welcome to your tech integration adventure! In this interactive game, you’ll explore classroom scenarios and make decisions about how to use technology meaningfully. Your choices will guide your path and reveal how your strategies align with the SAMR and TIM frameworks.
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ELA
ELA: Persuasive Writing Challenge
You're preparing a middle school persuasive writing lesson. Your goal is to help students express their opinions clearly and support them with evidence. How will you integrate technology?
Choose the tech strategy you'd use to support this lesson.
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ELA
Substitution Level
Typing replaces handwriting, but the task remains the same. Tech use is functional, not transformative.Reflection Prompt: How could you enhance this activity to increase engagement or collaboration?
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ELA
Augmentation Level
Voice-to-text tools support accessibility and fluency, helping students brainstorm more freely. Reflection Prompt: What other tools could support deeper revision or student ownership?
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ELA
Modification Level
Students collaborate in real time, revise based on peer feedback, and engage in meaningful dialogue. Tech changes the process. Reflection Prompt: How does collaboration impact student learning in writing?
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ELA
Redefinition Level
Students create multimedia arguments using video, images, and voice. Tech enables new forms of expression and audience engagement. Reflection Prompt: How might this format empower students to connect with real-world audiences?
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MATH
MATH: Exploring Linear Equations
You're teaching a middle school lesson on linear equations. Your goal is to help students understand how equations relate to graphs and real-world situations. How will you integrate technology?
Choose the tech strategy you'd use to support this lesson.
MATH
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Substitution Level
Students complete the same task digitally as they would on paper. Tech use is functional but doesn’t change the learning experience. Reflection Prompt: How could you enhance this activity to increase engagement or conceptual understanding?
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MATH
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Augmentation Level
The graphing calculator app adds functionality and efficiency, helping students visualize equations more easily. Reflection Prompt: What other tools could deepen students' understanding of graphing?
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MATH
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Modification Level
Students use tech to collaborate and analyze real-world data, transforming the task into a more authentic and interactive experience. Reflection Prompt: How does collaboration with data tools support math learning?
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MATH
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Redefinition Level
Students create video tutorials that explain their thinking, allowing them to teach others and express understanding in creative ways. Reflection Prompt: How might creating tutorials empower students in math?
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SCIENCE
SCIENCE: Exploring Ecosystems
You're teaching a middle school lesson on ecosystems. Your goal is to help students understand food chains, energy flow, and interdependence in nature. How will you integrate technology?
Choose the tech strategy you'd use to support this lesson.
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SCIENCE
Substitution Level
Students complete the same worksheet digitally as they would on paper. Tech use is functional but doesn’t change the learning experience. Reflection Prompt: How could you enhance this activity to increase engagement or conceptual understanding?
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SCIENCE
Augmentation Level
The simulation adds interactivity and visualization, helping students explore concepts more deeply than static materials allow. Reflection Prompt: What other tools could support deeper exploration of ecosystems?
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SCIENCE
Modification Level
Students collaborate to create annotated diagrams, transforming the task into a more interactive and student-driven experience. Reflection Prompt: How does collaboration support science learning?
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SCIENCE
Redefinition Level
Students design interactive infographics that explain ecosystem dynamics using visuals, links, and embedded media—creating something that couldn’t be done without technology. Reflection Prompt: How might this format deepen student understanding and communication?
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SOCIAL STUDIES
SOCIAL STUDIES: Civil Rights Movement
You're teaching a middle school lesson on the Civil Rights Movement. Your goal is to help students understand key events, figures, and the impact of activism. How will you integrate technology? How will you integrate technology?
Choose the tech strategy you'd use to support this lesson.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Substitution Level
Students read a digital article instead of a printed one. The task remains the same, with minimal change to the learning experience. Reflection Prompt: How could you enhance this activity to increase engagement or critical thinking?
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Augmentation Level
Nearpod adds interactivity and embedded questions, helping students engage with the content more actively. Reflection Prompt: What other tools could support deeper exploration of historical events?
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Modification Level
Students collaborate to build a multimedia timeline, transforming the task into a shared, inquiry-based experience. Reflection Prompt: How does collaboration enhance historical understanding?
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Redefinition Level
Students create an interactive museum exhibit using Canva, showcasing artifacts, media, and stories in a format that wouldn’t be possible without technology. Reflection Prompt: How might this format deepen student engagement and historical empathy?
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CTE
CTE: Planning a Real-Life Project
You're teaching a middle school CTE class. Students are working on a real-life project—whether it's planning a budget, designing a product, managing a household task, or creating digital content. How will you integrate technology?
Choose the tech strategy you'd use to support this lesson.
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CTE
Substitution Level
Students complete the same task digitally as they would on paper. Tech use is functional but doesn’t change the learning experience. Reflection Prompt: How could you enhance this activity to increase engagement or real-world relevance?
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CTE
Augmentation Level
Using a budgeting or design app adds interactivity and allows students to test decisions, enhancing the task with real-time feedback. Reflection Prompt: What other tools could support deeper planning and creativity?
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CTE
Modification Level
Students collaborate to build and present their project, transforming the task into a shared, problem-solving experience with real-world application. Reflection Prompt: How does collaboration support project-based learning?
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CTE
Redefinition Level
Students create digital portfolios that showcase their project, process, and reflections—producing work that couldn’t be done without technology. Reflection Prompt: How might this format empower students to connect learning to their future goals?
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WORLD LANGUAGES
WORLD LANGUAGES: Cultural Exchange
You're teaching a middle school World Languages lesson focused on cultural exchange and communication. Your goal is to help students explore language in context and understand cultural nuances. How will you integrate technology?
Choose the tech strategy you'd use to support this lesson.
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WORLD LANGUAGES
Substitution Level
Students complete the same task digitally as they would on paper. Tech use is functional but doesn’t change the learning experience. Reflection Prompt: How could you make this activity more interactive or culturally relevant?
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WORLD LANGUAGES
Augmentation Level
Using the iPad camera allows students to practice pronunciation and receive feedback, adding interactivity and self-reflection. Reflection Prompt: What other tools could support speaking and listening skills?
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WORLD LANGUAGES
Modification Level
Students collaborate to create a bilingual travel guide, transforming the task into a creative, inquiry-based experience. Reflection Prompt: How does this task promote cultural understanding?
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WORLD LANGUAGES
Redefinition Level
Students participate in a virtual exchange, sharing videos and reflections with peers abroad. This task wouldn’t be possible without technology. Reflection Prompt: How does this experience deepen language learning and empathy?
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ARTS
ARTS: Expressing Identity Through Art
You're teaching a middle school visual arts lesson focused on self-expression and identity. Your goal is to help students explore how art can communicate personal stories and cultural perspectives. How will you integrate technology?
Choose the tech strategy you'd use to support this lesson.
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ARTS
Substitution Level
Students use a digital drawing tool instead of traditional materials. The task remains the same, with minimal change to the learning experience. Reflection Prompt: How could you use technology to make this activity more meaningful or interactive?
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ARTS
Augmentation Level
Creating a digital collage allows students to combine visuals and text, adding depth and personalization. Reflection Prompt: What other tools could support creative expression?
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ARTS
Modification Level
Students collaborate to build a digital gallery, transforming the task into a shared, reflective experience. Reflection Prompt: How does collaboration enhance artistic expression?
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ARTS
Redefinition Level
Students create a virtual exhibit with interactive elements, showcasing their identity through multimedia storytelling. Reflection Prompt: How does this format deepen engagement and personal connection?
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HEALTH/PE
HEALTH/PE: Wellness & Decision-Making
You're teaching a middle school Health/PE lesson focused on personal wellness and making healthy choices. Your goal is to help students understand the impact of decisions on physical and mental health. How will you integrate technology?
Choose the tech strategy you'd use to support this lesson.
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HEALTH/PE
Substitution Level
Students complete a digital worksheet instead of a paper one. The task remains the same, with minimal change to the learning experience. Reflection Prompt: How could you make this activity more engaging or personalized?
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HEALTH/PE
Augmentation Level
Kahoot adds interactivity and immediate feedback, helping students engage with wellness content more actively. Reflection Prompt: What other tools could support active learning in Health/PE?
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HEALTH/PE
Modification Level
Students collaborate to build personalized wellness plans, transforming the task into a reflective and goal-oriented experience. Reflection Prompt: How does collaboration support healthy decision-making?
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HEALTH/PE
Redefinition Level
Students document a wellness challenge using video tools, showcasing real-life application and reflection. This task wouldn’t be possible without technology. Reflection Prompt: How does this format deepen engagement and accountability?
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Match the App to Its Power Ready to test your EdTech savvy? Match each app with its superpower! Flip the cards to connect the tool with what makes it awesome for teaching and learning. Let’s see how well you know your tech!
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Students complete a planning worksheet online.
Students use a budgeting or design app to test ideas.
Students create a digital portfolio in Canva showcasing their project, process, and reflections.
Students collaborate in Google Sheets or Slides to build and present their project.
Kahoot!
Kahoot! uses game-based quizzes to make learning fun and competitive. Students stay engaged through instant feedback and friendly competition. It’s perfect for review sessions, formative checks, and energizing classroom routines—plus it works well in remote or hybrid settings.
SchoolAI
SchoolAI is an artificial intelligence platform designed to support teachers with classroom management, feedback generation, lesson planning, and differentiated instruction. It streamlines administrative tasks and provides tools that adapt to student needs in real time. By automating routine tasks and offering personalized learning pathways, SchoolAI helps teachers engage students through tailored support, enhance learning with adaptive feedback, and extend learning beyond the classroom through reflective tools and asynchronous coaching features.
Students sketch a self-portrait using a drawing app instead of paper.
Students use Google Slides to create a digital collage with images and text.
Students curate and present a virtual art exhibit using Padlet, including audio reflections and interactive elements.
Students collaborate in Canva to design a class gallery of identity-themed artworks with artist statements.
Canva empowers students and teachers to create visually rich presentations, posters, and infographics. It supports creativity and design thinking. Projects can be shared digitally, making it ideal for showcasing learning beyond the classroom and encouraging student voice.
Lumio (formerly SMART Learning Suite Online) transforms static content into dynamic, interactive lessons. Teachers can add games, polls, collaborative activities, and formative assessments to existing materials, making learning more engaging and personalized.
Students read a PDF article on the topic.
Students watch a video and answer questions in Nearpod.
Students design an interactive digital museum exhibit in Canva.
Students create a collaborative timeline in Padlet with images and links.
Students complete a worksheet digitally.
Students use an online simulation to explore food chains.
Students build an interactive infographic in Canva to explain ecosystem dynamics.
Students create a group presentation with annotated diagrams in Google Slides.
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WL
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HEALTH/PE
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Students complete a worksheet digitally.
Students use a graphing calculator app to explore equations.
Students create a video tutorial using Canva to explain how to solve and graph equations.
Students collaborate in Google Sheets to model and graph real-world data.
Students complete a digital worksheet on nutrition facts.
Students use an interactive quiz in Kahoot to test their knowledge of wellness topics.
Students use video creation tools to document a week-long wellness challenge, reflecting on choices and outcomes.
Students collaborate in Google Slides to create a wellness plan with goals, strategies, and peer feedback.
Nearpod
Nearpod is an interactive presentation and assessment tool that allows educators to deliver multimedia-rich lessons with embedded quizzes, polls, and collaborative boards. Lessons can be teacher-paced or student-paced, making it flexible for various instructional settings. Nearpod engages students through active participation, enhances learning with real-time formative assessment and multimedia content, and extends learning beyond the classroom by allowing students to complete lessons independently at their own pace.
BrainPOP
BrainPOP offers animated videos that simplify complex topics across subjects. It’s engaging, accessible, and great for introducing new content. Students can explore related quizzes, games, and activities, making it a versatile tool for both instruction and independent learning.
Flocabulary uses music and rhythm to teach vocabulary and concepts across subjects. It engages students through hip-hop videos and interactive activities, making learning memorable and fun. Teachers can use it to spark discussion, reinforce content, and encourage creative expression beyond the classroom.
Students complete a vocabulary worksheet in Google Docs.
Students use the iPad camera to record themselves practicing greetings in the target language.
Students engage in a virtual exchange with students from another country using video messages and shared Padlet boards.
Students collaborate in Google Slides to create a bilingual travel guide for a country where the language is spoken.
Type essays in Word or Google Docs
Students use a voice-to-text tool to draft ideas before writing
Students peer-edit in Google Docs using comments and suggestions
Students create multimedia arguments using Canva