Frameworks For Digital Learning and Teaching

Learning outcomes

• Examine the SAMR Model as a framework for differentiating educational technology use in the classroom

• Identify examples of educational technology use that improve student learning, engagement, and achievement

Activities

View the video Introduction to the SAMR Model and

Read the article SAMR: A Powerful Model for Understanding Good Tech Integration.

Choose a digital tool or service used by students in your classroom or school. You can also use one of of the following:

• Google Doc or Microsoft 365 Word or other word processing tool

• Google Slides or Microsoft 365 Powerpoint or other slide presentation tool

• Zoom or Microsoft Meet or other video conferencing tool

Create a Padlet with your learning partner and have each person identify at least one task or learning example of how the tool selected above could be used for Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition. In lieu of Padlet, you can also insert a diagram in your LIFT Portfolio.

Save a link to this document in your LIFT Portfolio.

Discuss these questions with your learning partner after you've completed the above activity.

• As you consider your own experiences using digital learning tools, in what ways do you see the SAMR model reflected in your instruction?

• When you think about the ways you use technology in your instruction, how often are you using digital tools and services to enhance existing tasks (Substitution and Augmentation) vs. redefining tasks (Modification and Redefinition)?

• How does the role of the learner change as you move toward Modification or Redefinition?

Learning outcomes

• Examine the ISTE Student Standards (same as Washington State Educational Technology Standards) as targets for student learning using digital tools and services

• Connect ISTE Student Standards to content or grade level standards in use in your instruction

Activities

View the video 7 Ways: The ISTE Standards for Students and

Review the ISTE Standards for Students.

Discuss these questions with your partner.

• Which of seven ISTE standards is most closely aligned with your current instruction and use of educational technology?

• As you think about your grade level, content area, or context, which standards currently get the most attention? The least?

• In relation to the SAMR Model, where do most of the student standards align?
  Substitution | Augmentation | Modification | Redefinition

Respond to these questions in your LIFT Portfolio.

• 1. As you think about the content area and/or grade-level standards specific to your current responsibilities, where are there alignments with the ISTE Student Standards?

  2. The ISTE standards define what students should be doing. In order to meet these standards, in what ways does teaching and instructional design need to adapt?

Learning outcomes

• Examine systemic needs and priorities which support digital innovation in schools

Activities

Explore the resource Future Ready Schools Frameworks.

Discuss these prompts with your partner.

• As you explore the eight Future Ready Gears, which of these resonates most with you as you consider your own role and context?

• Looking specifically at Personalized Professional Learning and Collaborative Leadership, what connections do you see with what you've already explored in the LIFT Framework?

Respond to these questions in your LIFT Portfolio.

1. Looking at the eight Future Ready gears, which of these areas do you feel is most important in your school or context? Why?

2. Which of these areas is an area of professional strength or expertise for you?

3. Which of these areas is an area for future growth for you?

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