Moving Along the Technology Matrix

As a teacher, I have just begun my journey into using technology in the classroom.  I have been using technology for years but only at the beginning levels.  I have been at the entry levels since I started teaching and I am starting to enter the adoption level.  My students have been at both the active and collaboration levels.  My goal is to move into the higher levels on the matrix.  I can see myself and my students enter the infusion and and constructive phases later this year if my school does get devices for all students. In order for my classroom to start using technology differently, I need to let go of some of the control.  My students know a lot about technology and they can help guide the process.  I also need to take time to explore all the digital tools that are available.  I need to be willing to step away from my old lessons and worksheets and try something new.  It can be an overwhelming process.  I am going to try one lesson at a time so that the process will seem doable.