It is tempting for teachers to adopt new apps and technologies into their teaching. New apps engage students and create a fun buzz in the classroom or learning commons. However, it is easy to loose sight of the tasks and learning you want to accomplish in the face of these shinny new programs. The SAMR model can help, in that it acts as a guide to question why the tool is being adopted. Here are some guiding questions for teachers and teacher librarians to think about when deciding if a tool is appropriate.
For further insight into choosing technologies for our students, it is worth looking at Monica Burns' book, Tasks Before Apps.
Additional Resources:
Burns, M. (2018). Tasks before apps: Designing rigorous learning in a tech-rich classroom.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/powerful-model-understanding-good-tech-integration
Hi Rupert,
ReplyDeleteI really like how you bolded some terms in your questions to draw extra attention to them. I think your questions all connect well to the SAMR model. Thanks for sharing!