Frameworks curriculum planning:
Teaching Innovation

Teaching Innovation Framework

The Levels of Teaching Innovation (a.k.a LoTi) Framework focuses on the delicate balance between instruction, assessment, and the effective use of digital resources to promote higher order thinking, engaged student learning, and authentic assessment practices in the classroom—all vital characteristics of digital age teaching and learning.

The standards referred to are the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards from the US Primary school system. These standards are not relevant to Ontario LBS program workers but some may find the questions and LoTI framework a useful way to evaluate their use of digital technology for learning. The Framework is similar to SAMR.

www.loticonnection.com/loti-framework

Ask these questions to determine the LoTI level:

• Does classroom instruction support or promote purposeful learning aligned to the content standards?

• Is there evidence of content-related higher order thinking by students?

• How are digital and/or environmental resources being used?

• Is the learning experience student-centered? Real-world applied learning?

• Is there two-way collaboration with experts outside the classroom?

• Do students use digital resources exclusively to accomplish learning outcomes beyond conventional strategies?