Tech acts as a direct tool substitute within functional change - Create new tasks that were once unimaginable such as using google docs to communicate with children from around the world and being able to reflect on those changes.

Tech allows for significant task design - Redesigned parts of the task. Students collaborating on google docs using comments section to provide instant feedback

Tech allows for the creation of new tasks previously inconcievalbe such as using google doc as a word processor.

Tech act as a direct tool substitute with functional improvement - Technology increases functionality. like using google doc, saving it in one click and then being able to access it from anywhere

Strategic reasoning and planning by students

Students get used to a system through guided assistance

Gradual Release

Choice of digital tool is granted

Based on the constructivist learning theory

Five interdependent characteristics of meaningful learning environments:

• active,

• collaborative,

• constructive,

• authentic,

• goal-directed

Time Release Teaching

Student-Centered Instruction