The SAMR model by Dr Ruben Puentedura
I have been introduced to the SAMR model before and I have found it to be a bit confusing. Dr Ruben Puentedura explains that the purpose of this model is to “make the best possible use of technology to accomplish his goals”. We cannot lose focus on the original goal or learning outcome of the lesson while we decide which technology tools to incorporate. This model suggests that the best way to use technology is for the redefinition purpose as this is the top of the ladder. However, the focus of the lesson should still be the same outcomes as before. Thinking back to last weeks topic of understanding by design, we start with a goal then we decide how to assess that the goal is met and then we plan the lesson. Deciding which multimedia tools to use would fall into the category of planning the lesson which you will need to have in mind while you are planning how to assess.
Sections Model by Dr Tony Bates
These 8 steps can be formed into questions to ask yourself and test the technology idea you have in mind to help you decide if it is worth using or not.
- Students: Can the students access this technology?
- Ease of use: Is this easy to use for the instructor and for the students?
- Cost/Time: Is the cost and time it will take worth it?
- Teaching Functions: How does the media help with instruction?
- Interaction: How does the media enable interaction?
- Organizational Issues: Do you have support for using the technology?
- Networking: Does the technology allow you to include more people in the teaching?
- Security and Privacy: Is the technology secure and does it protect students’ privacy?
TPACK
- Technological
- Pedagogical
- And
- Content
- Knowledge
TPACK is a framework most often used in K-12 environments and it helps teachers understand the types of knowledge needed for effective practice. It uses a complex Venn diagram to help visualize how the acronym is interconnected and works together.
The differences between the 3 models:
The SAMR model is used to guide the educator in planning to use technology in the most powerful way possible. Which could mean the top of the ladder which is redefinition. The Sections model is used when you already have an idea of the technology and you are trying to decide whether to use it by asking yourself the questions in the model. (Common Sense Education, 2016). The TPACK framework differs in the sense that it is usually used in K-12 contexts but could be used elsewhere. TPACK could be used while the instructor is choosing the goal of the lesson as students will have opportunity to develop one of the three types of knowledge in the diagram which could be included as a competency.
References:
Bates, T. (2019). Teaching in a Digital Age – Models for media selection. https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/teachinginadigitalagev2/chapter/9-1-models-for-media-selection/
Common Sense Education. (July 12th, 2016). How to Apply the SAMR Model with Ruben Puentedura. [Video] YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQTx2UQQvbU&t=400s
Koehler, M. (May 11th, 2011). Using the TPACK Image. Retrieved from http://matt-koehler.com/tpack2/using-the-tpack-image/
Puentedura, Ruben. (October 14th, 2015). SAMR A Brief Introduction. Retrieved from http://hippasus.com/blog/archives/227
Response to Gracen’s blog post
In Gracen’s blog post she states that it can easy to use technology for substitution and augmentation. I wish she would have elaborated on this a little more. Her point of view is similar to mine as we take the educators perspective when planning to use technology in our lessons. Perhaps the reason we use technology for substitution is to provide choice for our learners in the format they complete their tasks. For example we might have a student who struggles to write pencil to paper. This student might then choose to use a keyboard and type out their work. I enjoyed looking at her wonderful sculptures she included photos of at the bottom of her post! I really like how Gracen often uses her own photos in her blogs because it adds a personal touch!
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