5Ds Framework

for Purposeful and Meaningful

Technology Integration
in the Classroom
5Ds Framework

 developed by Francis Jim B. Tuscano

 based on experience
 integration of Understanding by Design
(UbD), Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm
(IPP), and Ed Tech Principles
 a guide to planning learning activities with
ed tech integration
5Ds Framework

From https://francisjimtuscano.com/tech-
integration-in-education/5dsframework/
5Ds Framework
5Ds Framework for purposeful and meaningful
technology integration in the classroom

DIP DEEPEN DO DISTRIBUTE DISCERN

5Ds Framework

Use technology tools

DIP for exploration, discovery,
and in connecting
lessons/topics
5Ds Framework

 set shared goals and expectations

 explore the new topic
 connect with previous lessons
 app play time

DIP
5Ds Framework

Use technology tools

DEEPEN for concept and skill
acquisition and practice
(formative assessments)
5Ds Framework

 learning activities to acquire new skills

and concepts
 formative assessments: efficient and
effective feedback
 engaging and authentic lesson activities
with technology as tools

DEEPEN
5Ds Framework

Use technology tools

DO for learning demonstration
and application to
real life problems
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 apply acquired concepts and skills to

create new learnings
 authentic assessments that reflect real-life
problems
 involve technology as tools to open up for
a differentiated approach and more
creativity
DO
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Use technology tools

DISTRIBUTE for sharing and showcasing
authentic learning artifacts
to the global audience
5Ds Framework

 authentic audience is out there!

 share and publish to the web and the
world and not just leave it on the teachers’
table
 learning is communal and constructive

DISTRIBUTE
5Ds Framework

Use technology tools

DISCERN
for effective and efficient
feedback mechanism,
guiding the learner
throughout the learning process
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 this is not stuck between DO and

DISTRIBUTE
 allow students to give feedback to each
other: goal is to become better
 teacher-feedback is important but also
constructive

DISCERN
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From https://francisjimtuscano.com/tech-
integration-in-education/5dsframework/
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What’s new?
• The 5Ds on instructional
design, takes the form of a
cycle, where the created
learning artifacts become
part of the knowledge that
other learners can
consume and interact with.
• At the heart of the
framework is the
importance of giving
feedback to learners so
that they can improve
From https://francisjimtuscano.com/tech- learning (DISCREN)
integration-in-education/5dsframework/ throughout the learning
process.
 5Ds Framework
What’s new?
• The movement from
passive knowledge or
content consumption to
critical and reflective
knowledge building and
finally to creative and
collaborative knowledge
sharing becomes more
apparent.
• The movement follows the
instructional design
model/cycle of the 5Ds
From https://francisjimtuscano.com/tech-
integration-in-education/5dsframework/ framework
Reference

Tuscano, Francis Jim (2016). 5Ds Framework:

Authentic, Meaningful, Purposeful
EdTech Integration. Retrieved from
https://francisjimtuscano.com/tech-
integration-in-education/5dsframework/
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