Technology in Inclusive

Classrooms
Nevada Partnership in Inclusive Education

Jamie Linn Gunderson, PhD.

Kathy B. Ewoldt, M.Ed.
September 26, 2015

Agenda

Technology Integration Matrix

Incorporating Technology into
Instruction
iPad Popularity & Research
Educational App Selection

Technology Integration Matrix

Florida Center for Instructional

Technology, 2006; 2011
Evaluation tool
Integrating technology into
classrooms
Promote tech literacy
Use tech in all curricula

Technology Integration Matrix

Characteristics of
Learning Environment

Levels of Technology Integration

(Vertic
al
axis)

(Horizontal axis)

5 Levels of Integration
Entry

Adoption

Adaptation

(Horizontal axis)

Infusion

Transformation

Characteristics of the Learning

Environment (Vertical axis)
Active

Collaborative

Constructive

Authentic

Goal
Directed

5 Levels of Integration
Entry
-Beginning
usage

Adoption
-Teacher
directed
-Conventional
usage

Adaptation
-Teacher
facilitated

(Horizontal axis)

Infusion

Transformat
ion

-Context
provided

-Innovative use
of technology

-Student -Student choice

exploration &
of technology
independence

-Higher order
activities not
possible
without
technology

Characteristics of the Learning

Environment (Vertical axis)
Active
Collaborativ
e
Constructiv
e
Authentic
Goal
Directed

Engaged v. passive reception

Working with others

Make connections - prior to new

Beyond instructional setting
Productivity tools

Technology Integration Matrix

http://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/matrix.php
Provides common language
Evaluate present level
Set goal

Incorporating Technology into

Instruction

Establish Rules
Explain purpose of the technology, provide
examples and non-examples of appropriate use,
and explain possible consequences for
inappropriate use.
Student Training
Establish Routine
Explain check-in/ out procedures
Assign jobs (i.e., storing, charging, cleaning, etc)
Demonstrate how technology will be incorporated
into the lesson (i.e., whole group, small group).
What will the students be expected to do?

Gunderson, 2015

iPad Popularity & Research

Found to enhance learning when used
appropriately.
Engagement
Work completion
Independence

Extends classroom (i.e., portability)

Enjoyable (i.e., teachers & students)

Gunderson, 2015

Educational App Selection

Top 10 Education App Websites
1. http://appitic.com
2. http://www.graphite.org
3. http://www.mindleaptech.com
4. http://www.bestkidsapps.com
5. http://www.funeducationalapps.com
6. http://www.smartappsforkids.com/special-needs/
7. http://bestappsforkids.com
8. http://teacherswithapps.com
9. http://appsineducation.blogspot.com
10. http://educationappreviews.com
From David Kapuler in the February, 2012 edition of Tech & Learning

Contact Info
Jamie Linn Gunderson, PhD.
jamiegunderson@interact.ccsd.net
Kathy B. Ewoldt
Ewoldtk@unlv.nevada.edu
702-895-2464

References
Allsopp, M. M., Hohlfeld, T., & Kemker, K. (2007). The Technology
Integration Matrix: The Development and Field-Test of an Internet
Based Multi-media Assessment Tool for the Implementation of
Instructional Technology in the Classroom Retrieved from
http://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/download/tim_fera2007.pdf
Florida Center for Instructional Technology (2015). Technology
Integration Matrix. Retrieved from
http://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/matrix.php