SAMR Model

My examples of technology usage and how they fit into the SAMR model are as follows:




Printer - Most students have used printers in their careers and they are a technology at the Substitution level.  It's an upgrade from copying a piece of work multiple times by hand and allows you to print out multiple copies in just seconds.  It replaces hand written copying.

Laptop - This is definitely in the Redefinition category.  Laptops give students access to content and information way beyond what their text books, and even teachers can teach them.  Blogs can be made that allows people from around the world to comment and input their diverse opinions on.  Presentations can be made using special software like Prezi.

Projectors- Projectors are a Substitution level technology.  Displaying worksheets that could be handed out, or a teachers notes that could be written on the board are clear examples of just pure substitution.

Buzzers- While playing a game like Jeopardy, buzzers can be an Augmentation for raising ones hand.  It replaces the fact that you are making a gesture to be called upon, but it also makes noise so it con be easier to determine who wanted to "raise their hand first"

Glasses -  I know this isn't a typical thought when we think of technology, but glasses in my mind are an advancement in technology that helps students in the class room.  I myself, used to have glasses and the difference in my performance was very noticeable once I could see fully.  Glasses are another type of Augmentation.  It just improves the functionality of your eyes.

This blog entry was based off of the SAMR model presented on iTunes U.  https://itunes.apple.com/us/itunes-u/as-we-may-teach-educational/id380294705