When Old Tech Is Better
Each week at FCIT, we interact with a wide range of schools and districts in a number of different countries. Many have enviable levels of the latest technology available to their students and teachers. Others struggle to provide even outdated, shared digital devices...
3 Things To Look for in Any Classroom Observation Protocol
There are many protocols for observing classroom technology integration, including FCIT’s own Technology Integration Matrix and our corresponding TIM-O tool. In this post, I’m using the word “protocol” broadly to refer to any checklist, survey,...
Active Learning: Engaging Students’ Minds
The Technology Integration Matrix was not designed simply to promote the use of technology, but rather to encourage the use of whatever technology is available to promote effective, researched-based pedagogy. When constructing the TIM, we examined how technology could...
Rockin’ Roles in TIM Tools
Each new instance of TIM Tools includes eight predefined roles: Super Administrator, District Leader, Zone Leader, School Leader, District Observer, Zone Observer, School Observer, and Teacher. The default permissions for each of the eight roles are preset to what is...
Using TIM Tools around the World
TIM Tools have been successfully used in individual schools and entire school systems around the world. Although the original version of TIM Tools was designed with American public schools in mind, the current version includes customizable roles and zones making it...
TIM Tools in Higher Ed
TIM Tools makes it easy for colleges and universities to manage any combination of research projects, grant evaluations, and intern observations in a single “district” version of the software. The ability to create roles with just about any combination of privileges...
A Teenager in the House: TIM Turns 13!
As the Technology Integration Matrix officially becomes a teenager, we take a look back at TIM’s formative years and speculate just a bit about the future. Originally published in 2005, the Technology Integration Matrix was produced by the Florida Center for...
Custom Banners for Your TIM Tools Instance
While most TIM Tools clients use one of the 100 or so built-in page header images for their site, some clients prefer to make a custom banner to match their other websites or sometimes just their school colors. With just a few minutes effort you can create a custom...
Overcome Survey Fatigue with Cute Robots
Survey fatigue is a well-documented phenomenon that lowers both the response rate and quality of responses. Two types of fatigue are generally distinguished: 1. Survey Response Fatigue happens when people are asked to take too many surveys. They are simply tired of...
Three ARTI Scenarios
Most districts begin their use of TIM Tools with the TUPS to capture a snapshot of their technology and professional development needs. They then begin implementing the TIM-O with their teachers. And then, well, they often don’t get to the equally useful action...
How often should we administer the TUPS?
We are sometimes asked how often the Technology Uses and Perceptions Survey (TUPS) should be administered. The answer, of course depends entirely upon your purposes, the implementation timeline, and the professional development opportunities available to your...
TIM Tools Resource Center
TIM Tools clients have many options for support when using the Tools: The built-in directions for each of the Admin Center panels are sufficient to answer most questions. Telephone support between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays. Just call 813-974-1640. Email support...
The TIM and Assistive Technology
The levels of the Technology Integration Matrix describe a range of different pedagogical approaches applied to the use of technology in K-12 classrooms. But how does the TIM relate to assistive technologies that are designed to be used by students with disabilities?...
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