SAMR is a model used to describe the method of implementing computer technology in the classroom and how this new method of teaching impacts teachers and learners. The "S" stands for substitution. This can be seen in the classroom when teachers have students complete a task using technology that they would typically complete using paper and pencil. An example of substitution is having students take notes on their laptop and then print them out to review at a later date. The "A" stands for augmentation. An example of this would be students using Quizlet to make flashcards to study for a test. This saves paper and time as many students can type faster than they can write. The "M" stands for modification. This can be useful is a student cannot handwrite homework due to a disability or a temporary injury. The student could record themselves answering questions audibly and turn that in so they are being graded on their knowledge on the topic through a way that they are familiar with. The last letter, "R", stands for redefinition. One way teachers can incorporate this in the classroom is having students make a video presentation with their own creativity instead of writing a paper. Incorporating all parts of the SAMR model make for a technologically advanced class that can teach students how to use technology properly.
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