Reflection on SAMR AND TPACK MODELS
Looking at some of the important models designed to help infuse learning today that is TPACK and SAMR, as a teacher undergoing professional development with technology, I have been greatly moved by the way these models place technology in the teaching and learning process. The two models are twins and work best when all are incorporated in the classroom. It is evident from these models that, it’s not just using technology that's important, it's HOW you use it.
SAMR is a model of technology integration comprised of four levels, two enhancing levels: substitution and augmentation, and two transforming levels: modification and redefinition. Technology can be integrated at all of them; technology used at the transformational levels transfers into a positive effect on student learning in other areas.
It is a way of thinking about how the lessons that you are already doing in class can be adapted (and possibly enhanced) with technology. The SAMR model can serve as a scaffolding blueprint towards technology integration in your classroom.
Look at my current status when it comes to integrating technology, I am still at the lower levels of SAMR that is Substitution and Augmentation because basically I have been simply using technology as a direct substitute tool without a functional change and sometimes with functional change. But I am certainly going to move to the transformative levels.
TPACK
Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) is a framework that identifies the knowledge teachers need to teach effectively with technology. TPACK tries to identify what teachers need to know in order to integrate technology into their teaching. It provides a structure to identify how technology, content and pedagogy combine to support a variety of learning opportunities and to help educators choose the most effective combinations.
Technology is and always will remain a tool, but it does alter the ways in which our students learn and we must do our share in changing some of the things that we do to facilitate better learning for our students.
You are right Julius it is important to consider how technology use will enrich your learners.
ReplyDeleteThanks Julius. Well explained these two models are key to ICT integration in our teaching and learning.
ReplyDeleteThanks Julius for those explanations.
ReplyDeleteJulius, thank you for these ideas, well -explained. I do think that it is not worth underestimating yourself by stating that your teaching stops only at substitution and Augmentation levels.All teaching need not be focused on redefinition levels only. In my opinion, majority of any successful teaching is at the two lower levels and it all depends on the teacher's ability to find out activity types that can be used in lesson planning and how these integrate into binding what to teach and how to teach it. Ultimately, the teacher's focus need not be on technology but on the students' learning.
ReplyDeleteHallo Julius, it's true we must change some of the things or practices we've been doing to move forward towards our goal of integrating technology.
ReplyDeleteThese two models are the master planers of the integration process. However, they may not be direct substitute to the teachers, instead they spice up the teachinhg/learning process. This is great work Julius.
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