1. What is the relationship between SAMR & TLC?
The relationship between SAMR and TLC is that TLC is almost like an umbrella for SAMR. TLC consists of the categories that we are using the technology for, such as planning, assessing, creating, etc and SAMR is integrated into each of these web tools to a certain degree. These web tools can be a basic substitution for a task (using word instead of hand writing an assignment) to a complete redefinition that transforms the assignment (creating a mini movie to present their favorite book instead of a book report).
2. How can the SAMR model assist you in integrating with intention?
The SAMR model will make me reflect on why I am choosing to integrate this web tool into my classroom. It will also help me evaluate if my current tools are teaching my students effectively or if they are surface level. I do like having the resource of SAMR to adjust and adapt my tech tools.
3. Which analogy for the SAMR model do you find most helpful? Be sure to include an image/video of the analogy and explain why you like it.
4. Which level of SAMR can you see yourself using most? Explain why.
For whole class instruction, I see myself using the redefinition stage the most. If I am going to incorporate a web tool I want to completely change how I am doing an assignment. For example using Kahoot as a review before their science assessment. For small groups or differentiation I would like to try and use all the levels of SAMR. One example of using the augmentation stage of SAMR for differentiation would be using the speech to text function in our word program for students who struggle with the physical aspect of writing. That way they are able to get their thoughts out without having the barriers of having to write their work.
Hi Cathyrn,
ReplyDeleteI love the analogy you chose! I also like the examples you gave of using SAMR levels to differentiate. After taking this course, could you see yourself transitioning completely from more traditional teaching methods to more tech-based teaching?
Hi Jessica,
DeleteThat is a great question! Since I am teaching 2nd grade, I still think I'll be more towards a traditional teaching style. I learned and will definetely incorporate some new web tools that I explored during this class, but I did feel like most of the resources we got were more appropriate for higher grade levels . However if I ever teach older grades I will be more tech-based!
Cathryn, I appreciate your thoughtfulness on your answer to question #4. I've encountered many students in my computer classes who struggle with typing or writing our words quickly and the text to speech function would work great for them! Have you found a specific tool that you would like to try out in your future classroom?
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DeleteI have found many web tools I would like to try in my future classroom. Some of those tools are brainpop, kahoot, maybe even classroom dojo! I teacher 2nd grade so I don't see myself using web tools that are too complicated or won't benefit my students.
Cathryn,
ReplyDeleteIn my practicum we often used Kahoot as a review tool, I highly recommend it. Students love the gamification of content and were extremely engaged. In addressing the speech to text function of word processors how would you decide on who gets to use the tool, would you be referencing students' 504s and IEPs for this?
Hi Joe,
DeleteI would refer to students IEPs and 504s, however in this instance, this student didn't have either (He started the IEP process towards the end of the school year). We noticed that he really struggled to sit upright and didn't have the stamina to physically write on his assignments. We had already tried other interventions such as special paper that had different lines and spaces on them. The text to speech function ended up being something we just tried and it honestly worked really well!
Hi Caitlyn, I really like your use of the umbrella metaphor for SAMR and TLC. It was very helpful. Do you think you will use SAMR at every level or do you see yourself only using it for redefinition?
ReplyDeleteHi Alyse,
DeleteI would like to try and use every level. For whole class instruction I see using redefinition more, but for small group or differentiation I see using other levels such as augmentation.
Cathryn, I like and agree with what you said about SAMR being a tool for teacher reflection. I feel like it gives me a tool that will help me analyze how I use technology in the classroom. I also see the connection between SAMR and differentiation. Every level is useful in the right circumstance depending on student needs and abilities. Did your k-12 teachers utilize very much technology? What was your favorite as a student?
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