SAMR in the Library
SAMR stands for Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition. This model was made accessible by Dr. Ruben Puentedura. Its goal is to help teachers be intentional in using technology to create a learning experience for their students.
Substitution is just a technology tool that mirrors its non-technology counterpart. Such a handwritten letter typed out in a word document.
Augmentation goes a step beyond this making it more functional. This can include labeling and tagging an article so that it is easier to find.
Modification is a redesign of the tool so that it is something else entirely. This may look like a blog with text and images where the students can make comments and interact.
Redefinition is something totally new and different from substitution. This could be a film made in iMovie of a research assignment a student created.
I particularly like this image of the SAMR model as it helped me grasp this model's concept visually:
This model is not only beneficial to teachers but also librarians, or "Teacher Librarians". According to School Librarian, Anita Brooks Kirkland, librarians should strive to learn about technology and use them as tools. SAMR helps with this. It also brings up new opportunities for librarians to offer new services and resources to teachers. This method helps reach different types of student learners. Whether students learn auditory, visually, in a group, or not, technology if used right can meet all of these learning needs.
I find this model very useful for teachers and for my work in a public library. By thinking about technology in this way I will be able to utilize technology for my programs. It will also help in collaboration with my coworkers. This broadens my understanding of the digital library available to our patrons which is in addition to our physical library. Patrons are able to access the online resources, databases, and services via the library website.
Resources:
Kirkland, Anita Brooks (2015). Teacher-Librarian 2.0: The TL as Technology Leader. Youtube. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=305&v=ble-dbvEerg
Schrock, Kathy (2018). Resources to Support SAMR Model. Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything. Retrieved from: http://www.schrockguide.net/samr.html
Substitution is just a technology tool that mirrors its non-technology counterpart. Such a handwritten letter typed out in a word document.
Augmentation goes a step beyond this making it more functional. This can include labeling and tagging an article so that it is easier to find.
Modification is a redesign of the tool so that it is something else entirely. This may look like a blog with text and images where the students can make comments and interact.
Redefinition is something totally new and different from substitution. This could be a film made in iMovie of a research assignment a student created.
I particularly like this image of the SAMR model as it helped me grasp this model's concept visually:
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| Sketch created by Sylvia Duckworth. Retrieved from: https://twitter.com/sylviaduckworth/status/583777293366988801 |
I find this model very useful for teachers and for my work in a public library. By thinking about technology in this way I will be able to utilize technology for my programs. It will also help in collaboration with my coworkers. This broadens my understanding of the digital library available to our patrons which is in addition to our physical library. Patrons are able to access the online resources, databases, and services via the library website.
Resources:
Kirkland, Anita Brooks (2015). Teacher-Librarian 2.0: The TL as Technology Leader. Youtube. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=305&v=ble-dbvEerg
Schrock, Kathy (2018). Resources to Support SAMR Model. Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything. Retrieved from: http://www.schrockguide.net/samr.html
Hi Hannah,
ReplyDeleteI really thought it was interesting to hear how you can incorporate this model in not just teaching. I have really seen a benefit towards technology in the classroom. My co-teachers and myself try to incorporate technology in math and science as much as we possibly can. Hopefully, each classroom can eventually get their own chromebook to create even more access to technology for each student throughout the day. Thank you for sharing!
At the very least the SAMR model may make you more reflective in the tools you select and why you select them. Reflection is always good in our careers!
ReplyDeleteHi Hannah, SAMR was my second choice. I really like the infographic your chose, it does a great job illustrating the SAMR Framework. The steps make it easy to pick the right tech for the classroom environment. You point about it being about to meet student needs is so important. Currently, goal is to hit the redefinition stage but that has been a challenge for me. Thank you for sharing.
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