Why SAMR?
The need to integrate technology and learning
What is SAMR?
A model designed to help educators integrate technology and learning.
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SAMR in 120 Seconds
The SAMR Model Explained By Students
Science SAMR Example
Original Task: Creating a concept map demonstrating the properties of matter.
Substitution & Augmentation: Inspiration
Students use Inspiration app instead of paper & pen. App also allows for the inclusion of interactive links and pictures.
Modification: Blog Post
Students incorporate concept maps as a graphic portion of a blog post in which students write learning reflections as well as post comments and discuss peer learning.
Redefinition: Minecraft
Students use Minecraft to model the three states of matter. Minecraft activities can also be recorded as video reflections.
Language Arts SAMR Example
Original Task: Taking a writing piece through the writing process.
Substitution & Augmentation: Popplet for Beginning Narratives
Students use Popplet to brainstorm their narrative ideas and Pages to write and proceed through the Writing Process.
Modification: Voice Recording for Writing Process
Student uses iMovie to read her narrative out loud. While listening to her own story, the student begins to revise and edit.
Redefinition: Garageband & Beyond
After finalizing the Writing Process, student uses Garageband to write a soundtrack for her narrative story. To finish the SAMR process, she will record a reading of her narrative with the audio track playing in the background. This final product will then be shared on Youtube and a QR code will be generated for easier access.
Math SAMR Example
Original Task: Solving a math problem using pencil and paper.
Substitution & Augmentation:
Student uses a calculator app to solve an equation and graph the answer.
Modification: Collaborative Software
Student uses collaborative software to discuss and determine the best way to solve an equation.
Redefinition: Screen Casting Software
Using screen casting software, students create a series of math tutorial videos. Videos are posted to a webpage and shared with other classrooms as an educational tool.
Tech Challenge
Using the SAMR lesson reflection organizer, consider how you currently use technology within your classroom to enhance student learning on a daily basis and within a project-based lesson. Use your teams to discuss your self-reflection tools and to gather ideas on how to further SAMR growth within your classroom. Complete and submit to Kate by Friday, December 18th.