Institute for the Integration of Technology
into Teaching and Learning
Instrument - CBAM - Concerns- Based Adoption Model
The Concerns-Based Adoption Model - Levels of Use (CBAM-LoU v1.1)
instrument is a quick self-assessment measure. It is targeted toward
describing behaviors of innovators as they progress through various
levels of use - from non-use, to managing, and finally to integrating
use of the technology. It does not focus on attitudinal, motivational,
or other affective aspects of the user.
The instrument is based on the eight levels of use defined in the Levels
of Use Chart (Loucks, Newlove, & Hall, 1975). The levels of use are:
(0) Non-Use, (I) Orientation, (II) Preparation, (III) Mechanical Use,
(IVA) Routine, (IVB) Refinement, (V) Integration, and (VI) Renewal. The
concept of levels of use also applies to groups and entire institutions.
The instrument is time efficient to use as an indicator of an educator's
progress along a technology utilization continuum.