New Poster: Explaining SAMR Model Through Google Apps

November 27, 2014
Here is another great find today from Google Apps Action. Davis created this excellent visual illustrating how to integrated SAMR model using Google Apps. She made use of two main apps: Google Docs and Google Hangout, and for each of the SAMR levels (substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition) she provided an example of a task together with the app to do it. To me, the strength of this work lies in the task samples mentioned here. Teachers can repurpose them and try them with their own students in class. I also find the simple explanation of each of the SAMR levels quite helpful and  would help those new to SAMR better understand the philosophy underlying this conceptual framework. Here is how Davis defines it:

Substitution: Using new technology for an old task
Augmentation: Using additional new technology for an old task
Modification: Using new technology to change and old task
Redefinition: Using new technology to create tasks.




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SAMR Model Explained by Students

October 22, 2014
Here is an awesome video explanation of SAMR model I stumbled upon today on my Twitter feeds. SAMR model this time is explained by students and provides some very good examples of how technology is being used in each of the four SAMR levels: Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition. The idea to get students working on a video project such as the one below is really inspiring. The web provides a multitude of all kinds of tools that students can use to unleash their creativity and enhance their learning. What is needed is motivation and support from teachers. And as is stated in this video , it is not the tech itself that matters, it is rather what you create with this tech that matters the most.

The SAMR model explained by Students

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