SAMR & 4Cs

SAMR & 4Cs - the why!

Lockhart ISD teachers follow the Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition (SAMR) Model as well as the 4Cs model when developing lessons.

After detailed research, SAMR was selected as the model to follow for the VIP initiative due to its ease of implementation and the specification of what a teacher should keep in mind when designing lessons to include TEKS + Tech = Student Engagement. Some research on this topic:

• SAMR Model - technology for learners by William Fastiggi

• SAMR Model - a practical guide for ED Tech Integration by Schoology

Utilizing the 4Cs is essential for student success and engagement in both the classroom and the workplace. Having classroom access to technology and the TEKS along with teacher skills, combined with mindful implementation of the use of the 4Cs, leads to 21st Century skills success. Some research on this topic, a small list of articles read by our team:

• The 4Cs of Learning by The Thinking Stick

• What are the 4Cs of 21st Century Skills by Applied Educational Systems

• Use the 4Cs by Edutopia

SAMR was chosen as the model to follow for implementing the VIP tenet of Innovation and Leveraging Technology.

SAMR & 4Cs Graphics

Short Video Explanations of SAMR Model & 4Cs