SAMR- How would you incorporate it?
The Substitution, Augmentation, Modification and Redefinition or SAMR Model is a guideline for educators to use as they make fundamental changes in their teaching and assessment practices through the use of technology. The higher the level the greater the educational benefit for the student. This central idea is what schools, system leaders and teachers need to remember as they begin to make shifts in their pedagogy. If schools want to promote the adoption of one of the models there are a few considerations they need to make. To begin, they need to educate their staff members on what SAMR is by providing PD opportunities related to both learning about SAMR and putting its ideas into place . People fear change. Many teachers fear technological change. So, if schools want their teachers to make the change they need to educate them, give them example and time to practice concepts on their lessons so the fear can replaced with confidence in their lessons and abilities. ...