Purposeful use of digital tools and media to support teaching, learning, access, engagement, assessment and student growth
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Technology Integration
Technology should match learning objectives. It should enhance, transform, support access, or improve how students demonstrate understanding, not just decorate the lesson
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Digital Citizenship
Safe, ethical, responsible, informed, and empathetic participation in digital spaces
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Media Literacy
Ability to access, analyze evaluate, create and reflect on media messages
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Computational Thinking
Problem solving processes such as decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, algorithms, testing, and revision
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Ethical Technology use
Attention to access, privacy, student data, equity, AI transparency, copyright, security, and professional responsibility
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SAMR
Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition; used to judge whether technology simply replaces old task or meaningfully changes learning
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Blended Learning
Combines online learning experiences with face-to-face instruction
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Flipped classroom
Students first encounter content before class, often through video or reading and use class time for practice or application
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Digital citizenship and Cyber safety
Protect personal information, think before posting, use respectful communication online, understand digital footprint, recognize scams
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Media Literacy Skills
Ask who created message and why, identify purpose, audience, bias, evidence distinguish fact vs opinion
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Lateral reading
leave the original source and check other credible sources
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Ethical Issues
Digital Divide, Privacy and data, AI use, Equity and inclusion, Purposeful use
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Digital divide
Do students have reliable devices, internet, quiet space, accessibility tools, and needed skills?
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Privacy and Data
What information does the tool collect? Is parent/student consent needed? Is it secure?
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AI use
Are expectation clear? Are students using AI to support thinking, or to replace it?
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Equity and inclusion
Does the tool support diverse learners, languages, disabilities, and backgrounds?
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Purposeful Use
Does the technology improve learning, or is it just a shinier worksheet?