Prior to reading the information in this module, I thought I integrated technology in my classroom pretty well.  After reading the information, I've decided I have a long way to go!

In the Levels of Technology Integration Model, I am at the Adaptation level.  In my classroom, students have access to technology tools, and use them on a daily basis.

In the SAMR Model, this puts my class at the Augmentation step, although in some assignments they are moving to the Modification step.  One of my big assignments using technology is to assign a travel brochure and then take that information and put it into Keynote, and develop a presentation.  I guide them by telling them which information they must include, such as pictures, animations, music, etc.  At the end students share their brochures with other students and make their presentations to the other classes.  Because most of this is teacher directed, this places me in the Adaptation level.  According to the article Technology Integration Matrix Introduction presentation transcript "at the Adaptation level, the teacher integrates technology as integral part of the lesson."

I do, however, believe I am moving to the Infusion level because I do allow students to make decisions about the use of the technology.  My goal by the end of the first semester would be to move completely to the Infusion level.  At the same time I want to move to the Modification level in the SAMR Model.  It is time for me to take that huge leap of faith into TRULY integrating technology in my classroom.  It's time for me to "let go of some control" and let the students take ownership of their learning!!!.