Understanding the SAMR Model for Tech Integration

This tweet is an excellent example of how the SAMR model works

In edu tech course, we connect #SAMR model to the transition from Vaudeville stage to early tv to multi-camera effects to augmented reality

— Michelle Simms (@hannahsong87) November 19, 2015

SAMR Model

Ok, here we go.

Here are a couple of vids (and some from Ruben himself, the creator of the SAMR model) regarding the SAMR model.

Did he say "Maine"!

Misconceptions of the SAMR Model

If you recall in my previous post in March I talked about how tech should be used to assist and transform learning, and I referenced the SAMR model from Ruben Puetedura.  I'll talk more about this model in future posts.  I am realizing more now that I do not talk about this model enough.

There can be however some misconceptions of what the model is and how to actually apply it.  I found this great vid on some of these misconceptions.

Formative Assessment: Ditch The Worksheets

I came across this article from +Edutopia written by +Vicki Davis and had to feature it here.  She talks about her experiences with really understanding where your students are at with their learning progress and how so many times our "teacher instinct' isn't as tuned in as we would like to think.

Vicki presents some ways for collecting formative assessment of your students through the use of very simple tech tools.  According to the SAMR model, tech should be used to assist and transform learning.  When utilizing electronic formative assessments like this, not only are you just substituting a standard pop-quiz, but with the instant feedback from the programs you are adding modification to your tech use, providing the students with enriched learning and more engagement; better mastery.

Review this article (link below) and try at least one of these for a unit or a small lesson in a classroom that you would feel the most comfortable in learning a new product.