These 6 questions determine if you're technology rich, innovation poor. By Alan November January 13th, 2015 6.
Does the assignment demo “best in the world” examples of content and skill? Before the Internet it would have been impossible to show students examples across the curriculum of “best in the world” applications of knowledge and skills across the curriculum. Now we can. One example comes from a science teacher who shared with me that one of his students was under motivated to work on the “egg drop” assignment. SAMR in 120 Seconds. The SAMR Ladder Through the Lens of 21st Century Skills - Getting Smart by Susan Oxnevad - EdTech, SAMR, Teaching. This summer I have been digging deeper into the SAMR model of tech integration to help educators embrace 1:1 learning and the changes it will bring about.
SAMR is a truly useful tool for helping teachers identify their current comfort zone in order to build expertise in designing efficient and effective student learning experiences. To reach higher levels on the SAMR ladder, teachers can make some planning and instructional shifts. A look at the big picture is helpful when trying to understand how to help students develop important 21st Century Skills at each level. Part 1. Ruben R. Puentedura's Weblog.