The SAMR model is a powerful tool to use inside of the classroom. The SAMR model is laid out into four tiers, substitution, augmentation, modification, and redefinition.

• Substitution: means replacing traditional activities and materials with digital resources.

• Augmentation: involves incorporating interactive digital enhancements and elements like comments, hyperlinks, or multimedia.

• Modification: this involves using a learning management system such as GoogleClassroom, Flipgrid, SeeSaw and more.

• Redefinition: this enables activities that were previously impossible in the classroom

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Math lesson activity: an example using SAMR as a modification tool:

Original lesson overview: We will be teaching the students in second grade about different coins, including penny, nickel, dime, and quarter. We will discuss their monetary value, their front and back images, and the names of each coin. The students will be completing a chart in small groups including the names, pictures, and values of each coin.

Standard: 2.MD.C.8: Solve word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies (up to $10), using $ and ￠symbols appropriately and whole dollar amounts.

Learning Outcome: Students will be able to demonstrate coin identification skills by matching pictures of the coins and their monetary value with the name of each coin.

SAMR:

The students will be using the same cut out materials as the original lesson. Instead of working in small groups, students will individually work alone at home putting their math coin chart together. Once the students are done, the students will create a Flipgrid video of themselves showing the math chart. They will explain what each coin is valued and discuss the symbols on the chart. They will be encouraged to find real coins around their house if possible. At the end, students can share a personal experience when they have seen or even used money/ coins.

Modification:

Instead of working in small groups, students will be working individually. After, they will create a Flipgrid Video of themselves explaining their chart and personal experience. This will be an assessment to see if they completed the chart since the teacher won’t be able to see it in person.