SAMR 101
The Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning
Why SAMR?
The SAMR Model is THE model to follow to make sure you are using technology with a purpose. This SMORE will explore the SAMR Model and how you can enhance your lessons with technology and use technology with purpose.
SAMR in 120 Seconds
What is SAMR?
The SAMR model is a useful tool for helping teachers think about their own tech use as they begin to make small shifts in the design and implementation of technology driven learning experiences to achieve the next level. Dr. Puentedura has included Questions and Transitions Ladders with the SAMR model to help teachers make transitions to each level. Teachers in the substitution and augmentation phase can use technology to accomplish traditional tasks, but the real learning gains result from engaging students in learning experiences that could not be accomplished without technology. At the Modification and Redefinition level, the task changes and extends the walls of the classroom.
How does SAMR Work?
The key to successful technology integration is the efficient use of digital tools tools that are appropriate for the task. Technology provides us all with the ability to develop our own toolkit of flexible resources for use when needed. Here is an example of a toolkit I assembled to facilitate student driven learning experiences that focus on research, writing and the Common Core. Starting with a good toolkit is essential for designing learning experiences that reach the Modification and Transformation level of the SAMR model.
Tech Spotlight: The SAMR Model
"The SAMR model [Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition] provides a technique for moving through degrees of technology adoption to find more meaningful uses of technology in teaching & move away from using 'tech for tech’s sake'."
Using SAMR to Teach Above the Line
"The SAMR model is a useful tool for helping teachers think about their own tech use as they begin to make small shifts in the design and implementation of technology driven learning experiences to achieve the next level."
Articles of Interest
8 Examples of Transforming Lessons Thru the SAMR Cycle
"Following are 8 examples of the SAMR process, each taking an example of a typical classroom exercise that does not use technology and walking it through each phase of SAMR."
SAMR & Bloom's
"The model supports & enables teachers to design, develop, & infuse digital learning experiences that utilize technology. The goal is to transform learning experiences so they result in higher levels of achievement for students."
SAMR Model Chart
This article offers examples and functional changes for each level of the SAMR Model in one easy to follow chart.