Modification involves significant task redesign through the use of technology.
The core learning task changes in structure or process.
Technology is used to transform how students interact with the content and each other.
It goes beyond enhancement—this is the beginning of transformational learning.
Technology redefines the process of the task.
Students may work collaboratively, creatively, or interactively.
Encourages deeper engagement, communication, and problem-solving.
Learning becomes more student-centered.
The tools listed below can be utilized for modification, but the tool does not define the level of SAMR, it is determined by how the tool is being used for learning.
District Access In Class Link
District Initiative
Traditional Task:
Class discussion
Research Presentation
Solving equations
Science lab
Class debate
PhET lab
Story retelling
Create a poster
Design an intervention
Modification Example:
Use a digital tool to facilitate online collaboration
Digital presentation to demonstrate learning
Using DESMOS to explore and animate
Digital interactive science notebook
Debate the AI bot about a topic
Digital PhET lab
Digital retell a story
Create a one-pager digitally
Adapt invention in Tinkercad
Digital Tool:
Screencastify submit, Kami, GC
Adobe Express, Canva, Book Creator
DESMOS
Book Creator
ChatGPT, Copilot
Nuiteq Chorus
Scratch, Adobe Express, Book Creator
Adobe Express, Canva
Tinkercad