This week in tech we started our class by recapping all the content we’ve covered. Hard to believe it’s already March!
Today we learned about TPACK and SAMR, both are technology integration models.
TPACK stands for Technological, Pedagogical and Content Knowledge. These three types of knowledge are combined to create successful technology integration in the classroom
The SAMR model categorizes four different degrees of technology integration
Substitution – Technology directly substituted for traditional classroom methods.
i.e. students typing notes instead of writing.
Augmentation – Tech again directly substituted for traditional classroom methods but provides significant advancements to student learning experience
i.e. students using google docs which allows for spell check and grammatical errors to be caught.
Modification – Tech creates a change or enhancement to the learning design and outcome (significant task redesign)
i.e. Using google docs to collaborate with classmates (peer editing, group work etc.)
Redefinition – Tech creates a new education experience or task, that was previously inconceivable.
i.e. publishing a class book online where students can leave reviews/comments and parents can access it to read.
These models really help break down technology integration and make it seem less intimidating to someone who is not very tech-savvy.