SAMR Model

When viewing links about Substitution, Augmentation, Modification and Redefinition I understood how there are different methods of implementing ideas and useful lessons in classroom. Some lessons and activities have been upgraded during the years. I recall teachers using cassettes while reading books without the teachers having to actually read the book. I would of liked to substitute reading books outloud to actually using E-books. In this way each student will have their own tablet where they can navigate on the desired story they want. In this way students can also read from tablet and see pictures more vividly that can create more interest on reading and also using the web accordingly. At this point the tablet will be the Augmentation whereas, students are able to view the story and E-books also provide questions to the story. In this way students are responding back while teacher is monitoring from own computer. I will modify the reading lesson with using E-books also, using E-book students can go to links where music is playing relating to the story. Using new technology in the classroom inhibits students to be more active in the reading process without having to listen to the teacher read all day. Of course, reading sesssions will be monitored. I think that having new technology facilitated teachers grading along with their teaching and in this way there are few papers to grade and more time involving in actual teaching and student learning in a fun way. I think using the SAMR model is useful to better understand how teaching methods have evolved over the years. Monica Barrera