This is a great video explaining the different stages of the SAMR model.
In my practice I have been thinking about the way I integrate technology into the classroom. I have tried really hard to move away from the substitution stage of replacing paper with technology. In some cases some of the tasks we do are still at the substitution level (e.g. typing responses to questions) however I'm trying to develop activities at higher levels. Activities at each stage I have tried are
Augmentation:
- using google forms to collate student voice
- using google forms to create reading comprehension tasks
- using Kahoot as a summative assessment tool
- reading e-books and embedding links to comprehension tasks
- using Hapara to share work with students and students to share work with me
- students using spell check and thesaurus tools
Modification
- students collaborating on shared docs through Google Docs
- presented mind maps through Google Slides
- created multi-media presentations through Google Slides
My next goal is to increase the amount of modification I plan for and work towards redefinition in my classroom.
Useful links:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AaLZ5diqSdCEtlb7Mok2uQuwAAOvYImJOG32T5_I7Rw/edit#slide=id.g539cd07ab_2273
http://dailygenius.com/integrate-google-apps-with-the-samr-model/
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2014/04/03/10-ways-to-reach-samrs-redefinition-level/
Modification ideas:
- using comments function to annotate a piece of text
