By Jamie Guillaume
The Substitution Augmentation Modification Redefinition
(SAMR) model is a framework for teachers to use that guides the progression of using technology to redefine teaching and learning in the classroom, while
enhancing student engagement.
The diagram below outlines the SAMR model explaining a definition of each part of the model and a task example.
Substitution: In this level of the model, the technology
used does not change the task but just varies its completion. For example instead of students completing a
handwritten outline of their Social Studies chapter, they use Microsoft Word to
type the outline. Although there is not
a change in the teaching and learning, technology integration is still being attempted.
Augmentation: This stage of SAMR uses more functions
of the technology to complete the task.
For example, perhaps instead of students taking a quiz using paper and
pencil, the assessment could be conducted through a Google form. Through this format, teachers receive
immediate, paperless feedback to evaluate student understanding.
Modification:
During this phase, the task begins to be redesigned and technology is used to
transform typical assignments within the classroom. For example, students may share a Google doc
to work on a project and using the share feature work together to highlight,
comment, and receive immediate feedback from the teacher.
Redefinition: This is the highest transformation stage of the model. During redefinition, the
task is completed in an entirely different format using technology and
collaboration to create various products using multiple media sources. For example students from different schools
create a project together using Facetime or Skype.
The diagram below shows how the simple idea of a book report
can be taken through all four stages of the SAMR model.
The SAMR model can be used to transform a classroom into a
21st Century setting and promotes using more technology and less
paper!
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