As my circle of learning continues, (see previous post), I have spent some time thinking about SAMR.
"The Substitution Augmentation Modification Redefinition Model" offers a method of seeing how computer technology might impact teaching and learning."
This quote comes from a
Google Site that thoroughly explains the model.
The image below, right from the creator's, (Ruben R. Puentedura, Ph.D.) blog, comes with an example using Google Earth.
I love it. It makes me ask myself the right questions each time I think about a new unit, a new tool, or a student's needs. I think my role as a teacher is to make sure I move myself and my students in and around this model. It provides me with next steps, it's adaptable to student needs and abilities, and applies to all technology. Last spring, I was asked to consider this SAMR model and apply it to the wonderful tool known as
'Bitstrips'. I created a document and it was recently posted on an
OSAPAC site. Scroll down and you will find some great sample lessons and videos pertaining to several Ministry Licensed Software resources. Ideas, suggestions, examples are out there. It is our responsibility to get informed and find what works for us.
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