SAMR stands for “Substitution – Augmentation – Modification – Redefinition”. It is a framework for using technology to transform learning.

• Substitution: Using new technology for an old task

• Augmentation: Using additional new technology for an old task

• Modification: Using new technology to change an old task

• Redefinition: Using new technology to create new tasks

The activities throughout this site are an example of  SAMR in action using Google Apps

• Original task: Write a book report about ducks in a city using paper/pen/glue/scissors, etc, using books in the library for research.

• Substitution: Use Google Docs and research on the Internet to create the book report.

• Augmentation: Use Google Drawing and Slides, Maps, Google Earth - research on the Internet to create an artifacts from the story. Share the documents with the class teacher.

• Modification: Use the required Google Apps to create artifacts with research on the Internet to create the artifact. Share with the class teacher and other students. Students use the comments feature to provide peer feedback.

• Redefinition: Use Google Sites to create an online container with all artifacts based on the book. Use Hangouts to connect to a classroom in Boston. Have students from Boston add pictures of themselves in the locations the ducks visited. Add pictures to project. Allow for Q & A to share pictures and information of Boston that could be added. Add to final Google Site or create a media presentation to be shared on Google Hangouts, School Webpage, Blogger.  Redefinition adds authenticity and a more meaningful learning experienced.

Congratulations! You are done with your project and you've created many artifacts! Now it's time to showcase what you have been collecting throughout the year and put them together in sequential order of events (activities).  

You will need to include the following:

Use this resource to help you with Google Sites: https://sites.google.com/site/mflynchsites/

Here are some suggestions on how to arrange your pages using either Google Slides or Sites

Page 1

Language Arts: 

• Summary of the book, Make Way for Ducklings - be sure to include some pictures from the book and discussion points from class.

• Fun facts about Mallards

• YouTube Video of ducks being rescued or helped across the street by a police officer 

Page 2

Social Studies: 

On this page, you will need to include your photos from your duck journey across the state or country of your choice. 

Remember to:

• Include at least seven (7) places of interest along the way.

• Accompanying pictures with you and your duck or just your duck in each photo.

• A narrative describing the importance of the designation you selected

• historic places – if they were unable to obtain pictures, they used Google Images

• A variety of regions.

• A reflection from each trip and get personal, for example, were you disappointed? Did the place meet your expectations? What were your first feelings when you got there? Do you think it was worth going to?

Page 3

Google Earth:

• Snapshot of the Duck family in Boston - included are the pushpins and labels of the ten places visited. 

• Snapshots of your Google Tour - include a link to your tour

Page 4

Google Drawings

Duck Meme

Duck Motivational Poster

Page 5

Geocaching:

Did you get a chance to geocache? If so, please include pictures on this page. Hopefully you got out and did a bit with your family!

Page 6

Operation Boston Marathon:

• Did you make your goal? Give a description of some of the activities you did over the winter months. Include your activity picture. 

• Give a brief history of the Boston Marathon. Include pictures

Page 7

Photos

Show off some of your pictures! This page needs to be full of pictures!

Page 8

Science:

Oil and Ducks don't mix! Include your findings on this page. You can write a paragraph summing up your observations, and as always, include pictures of your feather before and after.