LoTi+Questions

1. Visit the www.LoTiConnection.com. What is LoTi? What does it stand for?
 * LoTi is the level of technology integration to strive for. It assess where you are and shows where you need to go. Levels of Teaching Innovation.**

2. Download from GV and scan the following: a. 8.1 LoTi Framework: **How and to what extent we are able to integrate technology into the classroom.** b. 8.2 CIP Framework: **Assess where we are currently at with technology use.** c. 8.3 HEAT Framework: **Levels of Integration at each of the following: Higher-Order Thinking, Engaged Learning, Authentic Connections, Technology Use.** d. 8.4 PCU Framework: **Personal Computer Use: measures classroom teacher's fluency level with using digital tools and resources for student learning.**

3. Synthesize the differences among the four frameworks above.

4. Download from GV and review the following: a. 9 TAGLIT Sample District Report: **(Taking A Good Look At Instructional Technology)** b. 10 Texas Campus Star Chart: **School Technology and Readiness. Use in technology planning, budgeting for resources, and evaluation of progress in local technology projects. Produces profile of campus status.** c. 10.1 Texas Teacher Star Chart: **School Technology and Readiness. Assessment tool that is developed around the long range plan for technology (Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Leadership Administration and Instructional Support, Infrastructure for Technology).**

5. Synthesize how each of these relate and differ from LoTi.
 * TAGLIT's acronym is not as cool.** **Similar: both measure technology use, focus on long range plan for technology, direction for technology. Differences: LoTi is more universal**.

6. When done here, go back to your workspace and take the LoTi survey linked from #10 in GV. Take notes on questions you like and think might be helpful to you in completing your Needs Assessment.