Students. Students follow procedural instructions to use technology to either plan, monitor, or evaluate an activity. For example, students may begin a K-W-L chart using concept mapping application.

Teacher. The teacher directs students step by step in the conventional use of technology tools to either plan, monitor, or evaluate an activity. For example, the teacher may lead the class step by step through the creation of a KWL chart using concept mapping software.

Setting. The setting includes access to technology tools that allow students to plan, monitor, and evaluate their work.

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