SAMR

An integral aspect of digital convergence is selecting, using and evaluating technology to personalize student learning. A leader in this field is Dr. Ruben Puentedura, the creator of the SAMR model. The model emphasizes that technology is embedded in the instruction practice, not the driver of instruction.

Introduction to the SAMR model for PHASD digital convergence:

Professional Development Activity:

1. Review the presentation above.
2. Distribute one set of handout scenarios per table. 
3. Participants use the color-coded model sheet to determine where each scenario falls on the SAMR scale. 
• Facilitators circulate and pose questions to guide thinking  about the model examples rather than confirm answers.
4. Share out to group by have a member from each table hold up the examples of each level on the SAMR scale.
5. After conferring as  whole group, and consensus of scale examples, participants are ready to create their own examples of the scale.
• Participants could use a technology tool and determined how it would be used at each level of the SAMR model.
• Participants could identify examples of each level using an assigned task (as identified in the video with an assignment to write a paper).
• Participants could identify what is currently happening in their classroom/building that represents each level of the model.
• Facilitators circulate tables and facilitate discussion, clearing up misunderstandings and answering questions.
• Table groups record responses on sticky notes and post to posters around the room.
6. As a whole group, discuss representations at each of the four levels of the model.