SAMR and TPACK are two popular
frameworks for technology integration. I
have summarized each model, selected a model for my school, and provided my
approach to introducing the chosen model to other teachers.
SAMR
This technology integration model, developed
by Dr. Ruben Puentedura, consists of four levels of integration. The levels start with Substitution and
Augmentation in the Enhancement portion and then move to Modification and
Redefinition in the Transformation portion of the model. The goal is to move from Enhancement to Transformation
as teachers learn to develop a 1:1 classroom.
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Substitution: (Level 1) Where new technology replaces old
technology, but does not change the task.
Augmentation: (Level 2) Technology is still a
substitute, but more improvement with incorporating technology than without
using it.
Modification: (Level 3)
Technology is used to redesign parts of a task and transforms student learning.
Redefinition: (Level 4) Our plans are now dependent on
technology to design and create new tasks that were once unimaginable.
TPACK
TPACK combines three knowledge
areas: Technology, Content, and Pedagogical Knowledge. This model looks at how these areas work
together to increase motivation and make content more accessible.
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Content Knowledge: This is the
subject matter being taught.
Pedagogical
Knowledge:
The delivery of information to the students.
Technology Knowledge: The ability to
use technology to increase student understanding of the material.
There
are four overlapping sections in this model.
PCK (Pedagogical Content Knowledge): The ability to
pair appropriate pedagogy and content to increase student understanding.
TCK (Technology Content Knowledge): The ability to pair
the appropriate technology to support content learning.
TPK (Technology Pedagogical Knowledge): The ability to
use technology to support teaching.
TPACK:
This is the middle overlapping section of the model. This is the ability to understand how all
three areas work together to support teaching and learning.
There
is also an outer circle in this model as a reminder that the TPACK works within
the context of your own teaching. This
model will look different depending on the group of learners.
As I look at my school, I would
introduce the SAMR model to my colleagues.
The model simplifies the process of integrating technology and provides
a ‘ladder-like’ approach to move our classrooms to a 1:1 environment. Teachers can improve their lessons and move
from Enhancement to Transformation without being confused with a number of
overlapping sections. As I introduce the
SAMR model to my colleagues, I will model lessons that I have improved from substitution
to other areas on the model. I will
provide a sample lesson that we can work together to offer examples of each
level in the SAMR model. I will also ask
a teacher who feels behind or a teacher who doesn’t see how to move a lesson to
the next level to tell us about their lesson, so as a staff (or small groups)
we can provide them with ideas. This is
a process and like all processes this will take time, but it is important to
see the little steps that have be taken.
Celebrate the small steps together and help each other find ways to
transform the learning process. Communication
and collaboration are vital tools to keep everyone on track and moving forward.
References
SAMR model explained for teachers.
(2013, June). Retrieved November 2, 2016, from Educational Technology and
Mobile Learning website: http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/06/samr-model-explained-for-teachers.html
Models for Understanding Technology
Integration. (n.d.). Retrieved November 2, 2016, from iPad Bootcamp for
Teachers website: http://www.ipadbootcampforteachers.com/samrtpack.html
