The SAMR Model

If you have been around technology in the classroom long enough, you will see an acronym showing up all over the place: SAMR. I wanted to explain a little about this so that you might be able to shift your mindset when thinking about bringing technology into your classroom.

SAMR was developed by Dr. Ruben R. Puentedura, who focuses on applying information technology to education in a transformative way. SAMR is an acronym for Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition. The first two - Substitution and Augmentation - are considered the Enhancement of learning, whereas Modification and Redefinition are considered the Transformation of learning.

Dr. Ruben R. Puentedura, Ph.D., http://www.hippasus.com/rrpweblog/

• This video from Common Sense Media gives an introduction to the SAMR model:

• In Kathy Schrock's blog, she compares the SAMR model with Bloom's taxonomy - many of the graphics on this post will help to show the comparisons between these two significant ideas in education.

• Finally, here is an artistic explanation of the SAMR model in 120 seconds:
  

Where do you fall on the SAMR model ladder when it comes to incorporating technology into your classroom?

Where do you want to be by the end of the year?

What steps can you take to propel yourself up the ladder?

Always remember: growth does not come without action.