Thursday, February 26, 2015
S.A.M.R. model
The S.A.M.R. model is one that is, in a way, measuring the amount of technology growth in the classroom. It is a 4 step process that can change the classroom and its' immersion in the technological world. These steps are:
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Substitution: technology acts as a direct tool substitute, with no functional change.
Augmentation: technology acts as a direct tool substitute, with functional improvement.
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Modification: technology allows for significant task redesign.
Redefinition: technology allows for the creation of new tasks, previously inconceivable.
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The first two levels are more for enhancement of the information taught and working on. Substitution is the beginning step with the lowest level of change. For example, rather than writing a paper with pen and paper, the student types the paper out on a computer. There is no functional change and the computer is used as a direct substitution for pen and paper. The next step is augmentation. The student should type the paper up and use some graphics to go along with what they are talking about. Also, they are able to use spell check and word count in order to track their writing.
The next two steps are for transformation of this learning material. The third level is one of the harder transitions. Most teachers don't usually make it to modification stage because it takes more planning and preparation. But for this stage, students could present their paper with an audio version of themselves, or another, reading their paper. In this, they can also provide the listener with a background soundtrack and a visual presentation to go along with their essay. The last stage is one of the most difficult to reach. Redefinition is the total creation of a new task. This includes functional improvement, meaning it also stretches the mind and allows for creativity to flow within the student. This challenges the child to improve the overall function of the task they are doing. This could mean the child creates a video and gets in contact with an important figure in their paper. For instance, if writing about the Holocaust, through means of communication nowadays, the student could get in contact with a survivor and interview them. This could be made into a documentary and research can be more extensive in visiting museums and getting a deeper understanding of how this event impacted the world and its inhabitants.
Upon further researching, this cite provides teaching of the S.A.M.R. model through examples. These are helpful in transforming all parts of the classroom, rather than just the essay writing part we find it easiest to focus on.
Much love,
Brittany Kertesz
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Hey Brittany. I agree your blog completely! I like how you said that the last two steps were transformational because this is where the change in learning does in fact take place. I agree with you that the last stage is the most difficult to reach. I love your idea of visiting a museum, perhaps virtually. Thanks for sharing!
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Taylor Lanning
Hi Brittany,
ReplyDeleteI loved your break down of SAMR and being very thorough on explaining it. This is so funny but Taylor Lanning and I used the same resource as well. I found it to be very helpful for me. I do think that transitioning from Augmentation to Modification is somewhat difficult. It is very frightening that we as future teachers have to implement SAMR in our classroom and reach past augmentation to where actual learning occurs.
I like that you said the SAMR model was kind of like a measure of technology in the classroom. The last stage is most definitely the most difficult to achieve! I actually think the whole model is kind of difficult, but I know that once we discuss it more and practice, it'll hopefully become easier!
ReplyDeleteBrittany,
ReplyDeleteI loved the way you broke the model down and explained it in detail. Thanks for sharing the resource you found with the class! It really helped me in moving from modification to redefinition. It is crucial as twenty-first century teachers for us to move past busy work and to make learning meaningful and intentional for our students. Great post!