Technology Integration
Using the 4C's and SAMR for Integration
Lisa Lund, Director of Technology Basehor-Linwood School District
I am passionate about technology integration and here are links to my resources to help you integrate technology in the classroom.
Email - llund@usd458.org
Twitter - @techintegratio1
Tech By Lund Website (lots of resources for teachers)
Scoop.it - http://www.scoop.it/t/lund-s-k-12-technology-integration
SAMR Model
Quick 120 Second Video about What is SAMR.
The second video was created by students to explain the SAMR Model.
SAMR in 120 Seconds
The SAMR Model Explained By Students
4C's - Communication - Collaboration - Creativity - Critical Thinking
The 4 C's work hand-in-hand with the SAMR model and help to increase technology integration in the classroom.
SAMR/4C's Padwheel Poster
Here is a link to explain SAMR and the 4C's with ideas about technology integration.
Substitution
Web Tools that are at the lowest level of SAMR, but the first step in technology integration in the classroom.
Evernote (Communication, Collaboration)
Evernote is used to take notes, keep all documents in the cloud and can access on any type of device or through an app.
Twitter (Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking)
Twitter can be used to talk with students, have them summarize in 140 characters and for your own professional development.
SMS Fake Texting (Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking)
SMS Texting is a great way to show the perspectives of two characters, historical figures or for students to show thoughts in a fun and engaging manner.
Augmentation
Technology is used as a direct tool for functional improvement in the task.
Linoit (Collaboration)
Linoit - a resource where you can put sticky notes, videos, documents so that you can collaborate with others. Use for research, collaboration on content as well as others.
Wordle ABCYA (Communication)
Use Wordle from ACBYA on the internet or as an app on the iPad. Allow students to create a word cloud about vocabulary, text, or subject areas. Great way to look at overused words in a paper.
Visible Tweets (Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking)
Visible Tweets allows you to show certain #hashtags or keywords. Great for students to see all ideas based on a hashtag you use in the classroom.
Modification
Technology allows for a significant modification of the task.
Wonderopolis (Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Creativity, Communication)
Wonderopolis is a great site that allows you to explore topics by content, common core and learn vocabulary, reading expository text, critical thinking and collaboration. It is an app, but not as robust on the ipad yet.
http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/how-does-your-school-use-technology/
Make Belief Comix (Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Creativity)
Make Belief Comix is a site and app that you can use to create comic strips for any content area.
Thirty Hands (Communication, Critical Thinking and Creativity)
Thirty Hands is a great way to create presentations, draw pictures and easy to use for both elementary and secondary.
Redefinition
Technology allows for creation of new projects that could not be achieved without technology.
Code.Org (Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity)
Code.org - The website Hour of Code allows you to help students understand how to code through several programs. Teachers are able to see progress and students can access this anywhere. Elementary and Middle School and Science programs.
Kodable and Tynker Apps (Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity)
Kodable (free) and Tynker (4.99) are apps that allow you to learn how to program. Kodable is for K-3 and great app for learning program. Tynker is for all ages. #kodable is a great group to tweet with online.
Stop Motion (Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity)
Stop Motion app allows you to create stop motion animation easily for all grade levels.
EdPuzzle (Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking)
EdPuzzle - online or in the app store you can flip your classroom and ask questions, monitor student progress and check for understanding. Great resource for flipping your classroom.
Ted.Ed (Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking)
Ted.Ed is a way to flip your classrooms with videos, questions, blogging for students. Great way to implement flipped classroom with collaboration with your students.