... Becoming SAMRi ...
Stories being shared!
The SAMRi Enrichment Program Kicks Off
Substitution
• What will I gain by replacing the older technology with the new technology?
Augmentation
• Have I added an improvement to the task process that could not be accomplished with the older technology at a fundamental level? • How does this feature contribute to my design?
Modification
• How is the original task being modified? • Does this modification fundamentally depend upon the new technology? • How does this modification contribute to my design?
Redefintion
Is the goal "Redefinition"?
We need to celebrate the improvement on the learning process. Substitution is a great starting point in many ways. The most interesting feedback on the SAMR framework so far has been the discussion that comes from using it.
What is the difference in Modification and Redefinition?
Modification to Redefinition:
• What is the new task?
• Will any portion of the original task be retained?
• How is the new task uniquely made possible by the new technology?
• How does it contribute to my design?
Downers Grove District #58 Technology Department
Email: helpdesk@dg58.org
Website: http://www.dg58.us
Location: Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: 630-719-2768
Twitter: @dg58tech
SAMRi Enrichment Program - Professional Development Game
SAMRi Enrichment Program Game Explanation
1. Starting: Please note, we have chosen to use Edmodo.com as our digital platform (walled garden).
2. Missions and Dialogues: Members (SAMRi Initiates) of the SAMRi enrichment program can work independently and collaboratively through a series of "missions and dialogues". When you complete missions and or join dialogues, you will earn SAMRi points. These points will allow you to earn SAMRi badges. Once you earn a badge, please feel free to proudly display the badge on your school district website, within Edmodo, your email signature, and in any other creative fashion. Basically, celebrate your achievements!
3. Special Missions: As mentioned, once members earn enough points within the program, members will be able to unlock "Special" missions which include a plethora of fun and creative activities including the ability to open new missions for their fellow SAMRi.
4. Winning: Please remember, this is meant to be a fun experience and we all win through sharing our experiences with each other. Faculty can jump into the program at their convenience as missions and dialogue are never time sensitive. We all win when we help each other out and this is simply an ongoing growth experience for us all. The SAMR framework is not meant to show everyone how to constantly use technology within the redefinition layer. The SAMR framework is about reflecting on the purpose of using technology effectively in the learning process. We want to celebrate and share what works from "Substitution" to "Redefinition". Don't worry about winning, have fun and enjoy the process. We have so much creativity within the district that you just never know what we will come up!