Align sorts a district’s apps and software by what they do for learning, then shows where each type is typically used today and how far it can take students.
The TIM describes how students use technology, so each type shows two points: its typical use today and the highest level it can reach. Select a row to see what the next level looks like.
Tools that let students make and share their own work reach Transformation. Programs that set the content and pace are built for focused practice, and they grow to Adaptation when students steer their own goals.
Creation, media and collaboration tools. Students choose what to make, who to work with and who it is for.
Simulations, research, reading and AI assistants. Students choose the question and the evidence.
Practice, review games and curriculum programs. Students set goals and track their own growth.
A clear picture of the apps and software it already owns, the kinds of learning each one supports, and a next step teachers can try tomorrow. District systems for sign-on, safety, records and staff training are recognized and kept separate from classroom apps and software.