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SAMR Model
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The Substitution Augmentation Modification Redefinition
Model offers a method of seeing how computer
technology might impact teaching and learning. It also
shows a progression that adopters of educational
technology often follow as they progress through
teaching and learning with technology.
While one might argue over whether an activity can be
defined as one level or another, the important concept to
grasp here is the level of student engagement. One
might well measure progression along these levels by
looking at who is asking the important questions. As one
moves along the continuum, computer technology
becomes more important in the classroom but at the
same time becomes more invisibly woven into the
demands of good teaching and learning.
SAMR model developed by Dr. Ruben Puentedura http://www.hippasus.com/
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Level Definition Examples Functional Change
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Substitution Computer technology is Students print out No functional change in teaching
Augmentation
Modification used to perform the same worksheet, finish it, and learning. There may well be
Redefintion
task as was done before pass it in. times when this the appropriate
the use of computers. level of work as there is no real gain
to be had from computer technology.
One needs to decide computer use
based on any other possible benefits.
This area tends to be teacher centric
where the instructor is guiding all
aspects of a lesson.
Computer Technology Students take a quiz There is some functional benefit
offers an effective tool to using a Google Form here in that paper is being saved,
perform common tasks. instead of using pencil students and teacher can receive
and paper. almost immediate feedback on
student level of understanding of
material. This level starts to move
along the teacher / student centric
continuum. The impact of
immediate feedback is that students
may begin to become more engaged
in learning.
This is the first step over Students are asked to There is significant functional
the line between write an essay around change in the classroom. While all
enhancing the traditional the theme "And This I students are learning similar writing
goingson of the Believe...". An audio skills, the reality of an authentic
classroom and recording of the essay is audience gives each student has a
transforming the made along with an personal stake in the quality of the
classroom. Common original musical work. Computer technology is
classroom tasks are being soundtrack. The necessary for this classroom to
accomplished through the recording will be played function allowing peer and teacher
use of computer in front of an authentic feedback, easy rewriting, and audio
technology. audience such as recording. Questions about writing
parents, or college skills increasingly come from the
admission counselors. students themselves.
Computer technology A classroom is asked to At this level, common classroom
allows for new tasks that create a documentary tasks and computer technology exist
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were previously video answering an not as ends but as supports for
inconceivable. essential question student centered learning. Students
related to important learn content and skills in support of
concepts. Teams of important concepts as they pursue
students take on the challenge of creating a
different subtopics and professional quality video.
collaborate to create one Collaboration becomes necessary
final product. Teams and technology allows such
are expected to contact communications to occur.
outside sources for Questions and discussion are
information. increasingly student generated.
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