Levels of Technology Integration

Level of Technology Integration

Entry Level:

Description: At the entry level, the instructor largely uses technology to provide curriculum to pupils. This stage is distinguished by teacher-centered education, in which pupils passively absorb material using technology instruments.

Key features: The teacher uses technology to convey information. Students receive information using technology (for example, by viewing videos or listening to lectures).Students have minimal engagement with technology. 

Adoption Level:

Description: At the Adoption stage, technology is utilized in more traditional ways, and students begin to use it in scheduled activities lead by teachers. This level still includes teacher-centered learning, but students have greater direct access to technology.

Key features: The teacher guides pupils in the use of technology tools. Students utilize technology for organized tasks, such as taking online quizzes or utilizing instructional software. Technology is utilized to supplement current instructional approaches. 

Adaptation Level: 

Descriptive: At the Adaptation level, pupils learn to explore and use technology independently. As students use technology to enhance their learning experiences, the teacher's role transforms to one of facilitation and guidance. 

Key features: Students work independently using technology to complete assignments and projects.

Teachers offer help and advice as required. Technology is utilized to facilitate student-centered learning activities. 

Infusion Level:

Description: At the Infusion level, technology is smoothly incorporated into the learning environment and is utilized often. Technology becomes a natural component of the classroom, facilitating a variety of activities and learning objectives.

Key features:

Technology is used in practically all classroom activities. Students often utilize technology to interact, research, and create. Technology improves the learning experience and enables a variety of educational approaches. 

Transformation Level:

Descriptive: At the Transformation level, technology allows for previously unthinkable creative and student-centered learning activities. Students take an active role in their education, utilizing technology to generate new and innovative learning opportunities.

Key features: Students utilize technology to participate in higher-level thinking and problem solving.

Technology allows new learning experiences and initiatives. Learning activities are student-centered and technologically based, encouraging creativity and innovation (Winkelman, 2019) . 

Winkelman, R. (2019, July 6). The Invisible Technology Integration Matrix. TIM. https://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/the-invisible-technology-integration-matrix/