SAMR

What is SAMR?

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The SAMR model was created by Dr. Ruben Puentudura with the hope of helping teachers and educators understand better ways for integrating technology into their teaching and learning. The SAMR model offers a great framework for viewing technology integration in the classroom. There are four levels of technology integrating within the SAMR model and these are: substitution, augmentation, modification, and redefinition.

Substitution: Substitution is when technology acts as a tool, replacing the old tool without changing the task. This would be like using Microsoft Word or any other word processor, instead of using regular writing paper.

Augmentation: Augmentation is when technology is still a substitute, but provides more functionality as students work to complete a task. For instance, students sharing their Microsoft Word Work with teacher or going on Google Search to find information for a project.

Modification: Modification is when technology is used to redesign part of the task and transform student learning. An example would be students using a digital tool for notes like Microsoft OneNote.

Redefinition: Redefinition is when technology allows for creation of new tasks that were unimaginable. This would be students sharing their Microsoft Word documents and collaborating with others through Evernote.

If you would like to learn more in depth about the SAMR model, you can read this PDF.

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Before researching about the SAMR model, I thought my level of technology was at a basic level. As I did my research of the framework,  I realized that I was beyond a basic technology level. To me, the first level in the SAMR, which is substitution, would be one of the basic levels of technology. In reflecting about my teaching and coaching practice, I noticed that I had reached some of the other SAMR levels. Part of this realization occurred during my research when I came across a poster that displayed various Apps under the SAMR model. There are many Apps that can be helpful tools for educators integrating technology in their instruction and curriculum. One example of the Apps I have used before is Google Classroom. Google Classroom provides teachers and students the opportunity to interact, learn and work at a personalized level. Even-though I have some knowledge of technology tools, I still feel that I need to learn more about the other levels and would like to gain more practice.

 The following is the Apps SAMR poster:

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Thank you for visiting my page! Hope you were also able to learn more about one of the technology frameworks.

Resources:

• Instructional design/SAMR Model/ What is the SAMR Model? Retrieved from http://en.wiki-versity.org/wiki/Instructional_design/SAMR_Model/What_is_the_SAMR_Model%3F

• Jonathan Brubaker's Blog. Retrieved from http://techtipsedu.blogspot.com/2013/11/samr-model-metaphor-mistakes.html

• Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything: SAMR and Bloom's. Retrieved from https://www.sch-rockguide.net/samr.html

• Puentedura, Ruben PhD. (2012). The SAMR Model: Background and Exemplars-Hippasus. PDF retrieved from http://www.hippasus.com/rrpweblog/archives/2012/08/23/-SAMR_BackgroundExemplars.pdf

• Swanson's Blog. Retrieved from http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/2012/11/samr-model-apps-poster.html

Welcome! iBienvenidos!

October 22, 2019

Welcome! iBienvenidos!

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               Hi! My name is Cristina and I am a Biliteracy Instructional Coach in West Chicago.

Welcome to my page Tech Tuesday Martes de tecnología!  iBienvenidos a mi citio web!

A high school teacher once asked me, "Are you sure you want to be a teacher?," and since then, my answer has been yes! My career in education began early when in high school I was nominated as a Golden Apple Scholar. Through the scholarship, I gained experience in working from primary to high school levels. 

After receiving my Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and ELL/Bilingual Endorsement from the University of Illinois at Chicago, I taught first grade transitional bilingual for six years.Teaching bilingual and English language learners has always been in my heart. I then joined District 45 where I began my journey in Dual Language education. In wanting to build on the students' literacy skills, I obtained my Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction with a Reading Teacher Endorsement from Lewis University. This Master's gave me the opportunity to become  the Spanish Literacy Leader for dual language teachers across the Villa Park District. 

 I recently joined the West Chicago District where I became one of the Biliteracy Instructional Coaches at an elementary school. In my coaching role, I use my knowledge of both Spanish and English Language Arts by providing professional development, coaching and modeling effective biiteracy strategies in dual language classrooms.

Besides teaching and coaching, I love traveling! Just this year alone, my family and I visited about 8 countries. Most countries were in the European region. If you want to see waterfalls and a beautiful scenery, you have got to visit Iceland!

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With hopes of becoming a subject matter expert in the area of technology, this Fall I enrolled in a Technology Endorsement Cohort through the Dominican University. Technology now plays an important role in today's education and the world in general. I look forward to learning more about technology and sharing this new learning adventure.

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