Students. Students have opportunities to use collaborative tools, such as email, in conventional ways. These opportunities for collaboration with others through technology, or in using technology, are limited and are not a regular part of their learning.

Teacher. The teacher directs students in the conventional use of technology tools for working with others.

Setting. The setting allows for the possibility of group work, and at least some collaborative technology tools are available.

Graphics representing the Collaborative Adoption cell, the Collaborative TIM levels, the TIM, and many other related resources are available from the TIM Graphics page in the Resources section.