SAMR

By: Samantha Wynne

SAMR Analogy

The SAMR Model is a framework created by Dr. Ruben Puentedura that highlights and explains four levels of technology integration in the classroom.

Compare the SAMR model to swimming lessons

S stands for Substitution A stands for Augmentation. M stands for Modification R stands for Redefiniton

Substitution is the first stage of the SAMR model. Children need to be given the opportunity to test the water and get their toes wet by discovering and navigating technology. For example, children may start to type essays instead of write them on paper.

The Baby Pool (Substitution)

Students will shortly get bored or comfortable with water (technology) and want to stretch their boundaries. In this stage they are a little more independent and slowly work their way into the deeper end. Children get more creative here and can do handstands and cool tricks underwater. However, with deeper water comes more risk, so it is important to keep an eye on students in this stage so they do not fall and drown in their technology use.

The Shallow End (Augmentation)

In this stage children understand the rules and boundaries. They are efficient at swimming with technology . They are trusted to swim across the rope to the deep end to accomplish a task or finish a project without little scaffolding or restrictions.

The Deep End (Modification)

The High Dive (Redefinition)

Not only are the children able to independently swim now but they are also starting to do different tricks and explore different platforms of technology that you did not know existed. They can swim underwater on their own, they can swim in the deep end, jump off diving boards, you name it. Children in this stage are limitless, the pool no longer has a bottom.

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