LearnTrials: This resource provides teachers with a way to rate digital tools by using a research-based rubric. Once the digital tool is graded, this resource applies an algorithm to the technology tool and provides additional information about how the tool is used and differentiated ratings based on the instructional needs and specific classroom setting. This provides teachers with a better idea of how beneficial the technology tool will be based on their needs for the specific setting or classroom lesson (Johnson, 2016).
EdSurge Product Index: This resource is a community-driven database of educational technology tools. This resource allows teacher to search for technology tools by category, learning needs, and grade level. The developer uses teacher recommendations and discussions of strengths and weaknesses of each tool to improve the technology tools being used in the classroom (Johnson, 2016).
Graphite: This resource uses reviews from their expert team as well as ratings from educators about technology resources and tools. The reviewers have a lot of classroom experience and use a 15-point rubric to evaluate each technology tool. The rubric assesses pedagogy, support, and the engagement of students by using each tool. Teachers also write reviews about how each tool is used in the classroom and how it will be most beneficial to students (Johnson, 2016).
Station Rotation
In the station rotation method of technology integration, students rotate through stations in the classroom by following a schedule set by the teacher. At least one station that students rotate through should include online learning. Learning can occur in small groups, partners, or at the individual level throughout the stations (TeachThought, 2019).
Flipped Classroom
In a flipped classroom, students take the initiative of learning online outside of the classroom in place of completing homework assignments. After students have completed the online portion at home, they complete projects and participate in teacher-guided practice in the classroom. In this method, online learning is the primary form of delivering instruction and content and guided practice is delivered in person (TeachThought, 2019).