LoTi+Questions

1. Visit the www.LoTiConnection.com. What is LoTi? What does it stand for? LoTi is an instructional tool to learn at what current technology level you or others are at and how to advance yourself or others. LoTi stands for Levels of Teaching Innovation.

2. Download from GV and scan the following: a. 7.1 LoTi Framework b. 7.2 CIP Framework c. 7.3 HEAT Framework d. 7.4 PCU Framework

3. Synthesize the differences among the four frameworks above. We felt that 7.1 and 7.3 were basic and easy to understand. They could be used to find out where you are with your use of technology. The diagrams in 7.1 and 7.2 were helpful visual aids. With 7.1, you can find out your digital maturity. The CIP Framework focuses on how well you are implementing your lessons and curriculum in your classroom. It was not specific to technology. The HEAT Framework focuses on the students' engagement. The PCU Framework looks at personal computer use and knowledge.

4. Download from GV and review the following: a. 8 TAGLIT Sample District Report b. 9 Texas Campus Star Chart c. 9.1 Texas Teacher Star Chart

5. Synthesize how each of these relate and differ from LoTi. TAGLIT uses 5 frameworks to determine technology use within a district unlike the 4 used with LoTi. TAGLIT is specific to a district and there is not a specific audience with LoTi. The TAGLIT is more like a rubric with specific questions about technology use and ways in which to improve.

Texas Campus Star Chart is a framework based on 5 technology standards. There is a rubric for student, leadership, and teacher use of technology. It identifies 3 levels of progress heading toward target goals. This is different from the 6 levels with LoTi.

Texas Teacher Star Chart has only 4 levels and LoTi has 6. The highest level for Texas Teacher is that they have created and implemented web-based lessons. It focuses more on if someone has attended professional development for technology rather than them actually using it.

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.