Technology Framework Self-Evaluation
This week I had the opportunity to take a closer look at a few different technology frameworks. Prior to this module, I was unaware of the majority of these frameworks. We have touched on The SAMR Model a little bit in my school, but we have not implemented the use of this framework as a school or myself as an individual. I decided to take a closer look at this model since we have spoke about it in my building and because it is the most commonly used model in the field of education. What is The SAMR Model? The SAMR Model was first introduced by Dr. Ruben Puentedura in 2010. The title is an acronym that stands for his four different steps for technology enhancement and transformation. Those four steps are: Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition. Dr. Puentedura created this model so teachers could reflect on their technology usage as well as identify meaningful pieces of technology that would enhance and transform their instruction. Breaking Down the Areas of SAM...