TIM

As I started the Pivot Points class through my school I felt very unsatisfied with the amount of technology that I was using in my classroom. However, after diving into the TIM (Technology Integration Matrix) I feel as though I was being hard on myself. I realize that many of the examples that were given are things that I do in my classroom. Many of these activities are not quite as advanced since I am working with first grade.  We are currently in the Adoption level of integration and are in a Active learning environment.

Collaboration with other students will be the next characteristic that we tackle.  I would like to think that we can achieve the Adaptation level and the Collaboration characteristic by the end of the next grading period.

Achieving that goal will take some research on my part and I will probably have my daughter be my guinea pig. Having the time to get everything put together for my students is the biggest problem that I have right now. When I do find new things for my class or come across a great site to use I like to have my 6 year old try them out for me . This is an advantage that I have right now. If she isn't able to figure it out then some of my kids won't either.

The TIM has given me a basis to work for the next school year. It is really helpful to see where we could be. It is very exciting to see such great technology working in classrooms. The students love it!