Resources: Educational Technology
Educational Technology Resources
Instructional Resources
The Arizona Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students. The TIM associates five levels of technology integration (i.e., entry, adoption, adaptation, infusion, and transformation) with each of the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments.
The Florida Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students.
The Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) Framework identifies the complex relationship between Content (CK), Pedagogy (PK), and Technology (TK) in order to support effective technology integration.
The SAMR Model (Substitution Augmentation Modification Redefinition) is a framework for considering the various depths of technology integration.
The National Educational Technology Plan- Released in 2024 by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology, the NETP addresses the need to close the Digital Access, Design, and Use Divides.
Media Arts and Effective Use of Technology Document - How Media Arts Standards relate to the Ed Tech Standards.
Computer Science and Educational Technology Standards Crosswalk Alignment - This crosswalk alignment document was a collaborative effort, created by the following district leaders within the state of Arizona:
- Caitlin Murphy | Instructional Technology Specialist | Creighton School District
- Rae Mask | Technology Instructional Coach | Balsz School District
- Shawn Abele | Instructional Technology Coordinator | Gilbert Public Schools
Common Sense Education's FREE Digital Citizenship Resources
NEW! ISTE Digital Citizenship Lessons
Edvolve's Free Digital Citizenship Curricular Framework for PK-12
Professional Resources
AzTEA – Arizona Technology in Education Association
ISTE – International Society for Technology in Education
CoSN - The Consortium for School Networking
ISTE Certified Educator - In partnership with AzTEA and Edvolve, ISTE Certification is a competency-based, vendor-agnostic educator certification based on the ISTE Standards for Educators. This digital credential recognizes educators who understand how to use edtech for learning in meaningful and transformative ways.
Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL) - The CETL® program is the only accredited practice-based certification program available to education technology leaders that bridges technical knowledge, understanding of the educational environment, leadership and vision, and the management of technology and support resources needed to integrate technology across the curriculum to advance student outcomes.
