The document discusses the SAMR model, which provides a framework for teachers to evaluate how technology might enhance learning. It describes the four levels of the model - substitution, augmentation, modification, and redefinition - and how technology integration can range from simply substituting paper tools with digital ones to transforming tasks in ways not previously possible. It includes example questions educators can ask when considering how their technology use fits within each level of the SAMR ladder.

1. SAMR
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Darren Kuropatwa
Wasatch Academy
Mount Pleasant, Utah
August 2013
Ladder
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2. Substitution
Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with no
functional change
Augmentation
Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with
functional improvement
Modification
Tech allows for significant task redesign
Redefinition
Tech allows for the creation of new tasks,
previously inconceivable
Enhancement
Transformation

3. Substitution
Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with no
functional change
Augmentation
Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with
functional improvement
Modification
Tech allows for significant task redesign
Redefinition
Tech allows for the creation of new tasks,
previously inconceivable
Enhancement
Transformation
TOOLS

4. Substitution
Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with no
functional change
Augmentation
Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with
functional improvement
Modification
Tech allows for significant task redesign
Redefinition
Tech allows for the creation of new tasks,
previously inconceivable
Enhancement
Transformation
TASKS

5. Substitution
Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with no
functional change
Augmentation
Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with
functional improvement
Modification
Tech allows for significant task redesign
Redefinition
Tech allows for the creation of new tasks,
previously inconceivable
Enhancement
Transformation

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writing

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8. Substitution
Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with no
functional change
Augmentation
Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with
functional improvement
Modification
Tech allows for significant task redesign
Redefinition
Tech allows for the creation of new tasks,
previously inconceivable
Enhancement
Transformation

9. Google Docs Real Time Collaboration Demo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr_qvgQJxbY

10. Substitution
Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with no
functional change
Augmentation
Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with
functional improvement
Modification
Tech allows for significant task redesign
Redefinition
Tech allows for the creation of new tasks,
previously inconceivable
Enhancement
Transformation

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15. Hans Rosling: New insights on poverty and life around the world
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpKbO6O3O3M

16. Substitution
Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with no
functional change
Augmentation
Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with
functional improvement
Modification
Tech allows for significant task redesign
Redefinition
Tech allows for the creation of new tasks,
previously inconceivable
Enhancement
Transformation

19. Substitution
Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with no
functional change
Augmentation
Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with
functional improvement
Modification
Tech allows for significant task redesign
Redefinition
Tech allows for the creation of new tasks,
previously inconceivable
Enhancement
Transformation

20. The SAMR Ladder:
Questions and Transitions
• Substitution:
• What will I gain by replacing the older technology with the new technology?
• Substitution to Augmentation:
• Have I added a feature to the task process that could not be done with the
older technology at a fundamental level?
• How does this feature contribute to my design?
• Augmentation to Modification:
• How is the original task being modified?
• Does this modification depend upon the new technology?
• How does this modification contribute to my design?
• Modification to Redefinition:
• What is the new task?
• Will it replace or supplement older tasks?
• How is it uniquely made possible by the new technology?
• How does it contribute to my design?
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