LoTi


 * What is LoTi?**

It is an acronym that stands for **__L__**__evel **o**f **T**echnology **I**mplementation__. In 1994, Dr. Christopher Moersch developed the Levels of Technology Implementation (LoTi) scale in an effort to accurately measure authentic classroom technology use and teachers’ instructional practices. The LoTi Framework focuses on the use of technology as an interactive learning medium because this particular component has the greatest and lasting impact on classroom pedagogy and is the most difficult to implement and assess. The LoTi Framework has been internationally recognized as a symbol and catalyst for systemic reform in classroom uses of technology. Ten states and thousands of school systems worldwide, as well as **__the state of Delaware__**, have adopted the LoTi standard to gauge their efforts toward improving instructional technology practices.
 * LoTi** is a term developed by __Dr. Chris Moersch__.

= = = = = = These scores are **__not__** intended to be used against teachers in any way; in fact, **__nobody__** sees their personal score but the teachers themselves. The district and state people can only view theses scores as a whole group for each school.
 * Each person completing the survey receives 3 scores:**
 * LoTi Score** – The person’s overall LoTi score is based on the LoTi scale described on the following pages. Generally, most teachers get about a 0, 1 or 2 the first time of taking the survey. The idea is to improve their LoTi score by offering professional development interventions to improve their current instructional practices (CIP) and personal computer use (PCU).
 * CIP Score** – CIP stands for Current Instructional Practices. The Current Instructional Practices (CIP) portion of the LoTi Questionnaire assesses classroom teachers' current instructional practices relating to a subject-matter versus a learner-based curriculum approach.
 * PCU Score** – PCU stands for Personal Computer Use. The Personal Computer Use (PCU) portion of the LoTi Questionnaire assesses classroom teachers' comfort and skill level with using a personal computer.

The purpose of implementing LoTi in the Brandywine School District is to gauge teachers’ effective use of technology in the classroom and to provide teachers with professional development opportunities to integrate technology into classroom instruction. All of the school districts in the State of Delaware are participating in this initiative.
 * What does this mean to me?**

For more information:
 * LoTi Information - __http://www.loticonnection.com__**
 * LoTi in Delaware - http://www.dcet.k12.de.us/instructional/loti**