LoTi+Questions

1. Visit the www.LoTiConnection.com. What is LoTi? What does it stand for? LoTi is a scale that measures the level of technology integration.

2. Download from GV and scan the following: a. 7.1 LoTi Framework b. 7.2 CIP Framework c. 7.3 HEAT Framework d. 7.4 PCU Framework

3. Synthesize the differences among the four frameworks above. The Level of Technology Integration (LoTi) is how you implement technology into your lessons. The Curent Instructional Practices (CIP) is reasearch based activities for teaching and learning. It promotes diverse and student driven strategies. The Higher Order Thinking, Engaged Learning, Authentic Connections, and Technology use (HEAT) framework is a guide used to create authentic learning experiences for students. The Personal Computer Use (PCU) framework is an assessment of your personal technology application.

4. Download from GV and review the following: a. 8 TAGLIT Sample District Report b. 9 Texas Campus Star Chart c. 9.1 Texas Teacher Star Chart

5. Synthesize how each of these relate and differ from LoTi. TAGLIT is an assessment of technology use in education. It relates to LoTi by addressing the use of technology in multiple aspects of education (planning, professional development, instruction, assessment, and student use). Texas Campus Star Chart uses similar levels of progress to LoTi Levels of Implementation. Texas Teacher Star Chart focuses only on the teacher and their use of technology.

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.