The SAMR Model

Yeahh I'm a cool teacher who asks her students to hand in their compositions via email in a Microsoft Word file. 

Mmm... I don't think so... :S

Even though Microsoft Word is a helpful tool in many aspects, typing a piece of writing in it does not reflect any kind of learning process. 

SAMR is a learning model that teachers can use to effectively integrate technology in education. This short video summarizes what the model proposes:

SAMR in 120 seconds

Having learnt about the SAMR model has definitely set me thinking about my own use of technology in my classes. It is really important to become aware that we may be stuck in the substitution stage, thinking perhaps that we are "cool and modern teachers", when we are actually not making much of a difference. However, it is not always incorrect to be in the first two technological levels (known as the Enhancement levels). Teachers may need to start at these stages to transition into the higher ones (known as Transformation levels).