LoTi+Questions

1. Visit the www.LoTiConnection.com. What is LoTi? What does it stand for? Level of Technology Integration 2. Download from GV and scan the following: a. 8.1 LoTi Framework b. 8.2 CIP Framework c. 8.3 HEAT Framework d. 8.4 PCU Framework

3. Synthesize the differences among the four frameworks above. LoTi is the level of technology use with students. The level of use of technology - how well is it integrated in the classroom. Just for direct instruction or more project based problems where the students interact with the technology. CIP is the focus of teaching style in the classroom. Teacher led, student directed, and combinations in between. HEAT is looking for levels of - Higher order thinking, Engaged Learning, Authentic Connections and Technology use. There are varying levels for all four of these, according to Bloom's Taxonomy. PCU is how much fluency using digital tools and resources, for impacting student learning. Users go from a low score "0" of no knowledge to a high score "7", actively participating in a global learning community.

4. Download from GV and review the following: a. 9 TAGLIT Sample District Report b. 10 Texas Campus Star Chart c. 10.1 Texas Teacher Star Chart

5. Synthesize how each of these relate and differ from LoTi. TAGLIT is similar to LoTi but surveys, in addition to school personnel, the students and community members. It however does not ask questions related to blooms taxonomy. Texas Campus Star Chart is a plan for incorporating technology into instruction and who is responsible for monitoring the implementation of technology use. Texas Teacher Star Chart is planning guide with rubrics to assess technology use. It also provides a self-assessment for teachers to see their own use of technology in their planning and instruction.

6. When done here, go back to your workspace and take the LoTi survey linked from #10 in GV. Take notes on questions you like and think might be helpful to you in completing your Needs Assessment.