The SAMR Model is a model that was created by Dr. Ruben Puentedura and was design to help teachers to incorporate technology into their every day teaching. The SAMR model is split into two main sections: enhancements and transformation. The transformation section is build on two concepts modification and redefinition. The enhancement portions consists of the substitution and augmentation section that begins to move away from the idea of having no technology in the classroom.
- Substitution refers to technology acting as a direct tool substitute that has no change overall.
- Augmentation allows technology to act as a "functional improvement" that helps to slowly improve the classroom environment.
- Modification allows for a task to be completely changed.
- Redefinition section mentions that technology allows to create new task that was seen previously as incapable.
A way that the SAMR Model can be incorporated into everyday classrooms is when it comes to note taking. For substitution, the teacher can make the students download an app that everyone has access to that allows them to post notes that they take on particular readings for easy access. The augmentation part consists of a student choosing their own app that allows them to take notes. Modification is when the teacher chooses on specific app and enforces it to be used in the classroom. Lastly, redefinition is when teachers are able to have access to all of their students' notes.
-Esmeralda Valerio Leon
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