SAMRmodel

Swimming pool SAMR metaphor

When NOT to use technology!

SAMR is almost impossible to pronounce, in English anyway, and while it's simpler than most, it can be simpler, without, I believe, losing anything that is crucial. I don't need to wrestle with the distinction between Augmentation and Modification, seriously-is it that important? What I do see on a really bad day, is tech that is not just replacement, but worse; allow me to reiterate, people using computers in ways that are actually WORSE than not using tech at all-like the person who insists on printing out name labels for each kid, I mean, really? Just get a pen and a write the name on a sticker. I'll tell you what level of integration that is- Retrograde.

as a coffee person, I like this.

"I'm wondering if it's a mistake to suggest that technology integration in education is a linear, hierarchical quest. "

Not sure, if examples focus too much on tech tools? Where is the redefinition of LEARNING?

Using Book Creator app in Spanish Class (High School example)

Current News Event

Current News Events... great activity to put through SAMR exercise.

The push of technology has forced all of us to look closer to pedagogy and make it a priority. But as pedagogical ideas may change as well, we can no longer afford to imagine learning theories without considering an immersion in the digital world.