SAMR

The SAMR Model was developed by Dr. Ruben Puentedura. The acronym stands for Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition. These four steps represent a progression from lower-level integration of technology (substitution) to higher-level (redefinition.)

Introduction

SAMR Resources

8 Examples of Transforming Lessons Through the SAMR Cycle - One of the most exciting aspects of the SAMR model is that it builds on lessons that you have already created. You can take a preexisting lesson through the four stages of the SAMR model. This page details some examples of this.

Using SAMR to Teach Above the Line - The SAMR model is divided into two hemispheres, and our goal is to get lessons "above the line" into modification and redefinition.

SAMR Model Explained Through Examples - If you would better understand the model by seeing example lessons, check out this page!

How To Integrate Google Apps With the SAMR Model - Since we're a Google Suite for Education district, it's important to know how to integrate the various apps available to us with the SAMR Model

Where Am I?

Curious as to where an app or activity falls in the SAMR Model? This resources, the Padagogy Wheel (deliberate misspelling) will help you. This PDF is clickable, so you can check out the apps directly!