-Communication-Share ideas, questions, thoughts, and solutions to become a confident speaker.
-Collaboration-Work together to be interconnected with the world around us.
-Creativity-Cultivate creativity in the classroom to create new and worthwhile ideas.

Example: I give my spelling tests in Google Forms now because it will grade it for me. 

Augmentation: Next, technology is a direct tool substitute but has functional improvement. 

Example: For every writing project my students complete on paper/pencil, they get to type it and change the font, colors, and add pictures. They LOVE to see their final paper published and hanging in the hallway. This step goes beyond basic publication with paper/pencil and an illustration.

Modification: This step changes a classroom task to be significantly redesigned. 

Example: Instead of only manipulating math tools by hand to understand basic multiplication, I am using online manipulatives for students to rearrange and visualize. Then they have to see how it relates to a fact family. 

Redefinition: The ultimate goal of integrating technology, redefinition allows teachers to take tasks that were inconceivable prior to tech use in the classroom.

S – State Standards and Objectives

S – Select Strategies, Technology, Media, and Materials

U – Utilize Technology, Media, and Material

R – Require Learner Participation

E – Evaluate and Revise

-Will students stay engaged while using this tool?

-Is the tool making a difference in growth of learning?

-Is it free or does my district provide it?

-Does it meet student needs?

-Does it allow for personalized learning to take place? 

-Can students use it at home for further enjoyment/practice?

-Does it challenge students in a positive way?